POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
FY1 6BZ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 12 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 14 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £73,230Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 14 Nov 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 12 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 14 Nov 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
32 within 400mFY1 6BZ links 32 transport stops within 400m and 72 within 800m. 20 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Haig Road (BCT) at about 125m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Blackpool South Rail Station at about 318m.
Local business
210 within 1200mFY1 6BZ currently links 210 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 126 food and drink, 36 grocery, 27 nightlife. The closest mapped place is The New Albert at about 99m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,213 online job adverts observedBlackpool local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,466 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched FY1 6BZ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
12 nearby school rows12 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for FY1 6BZ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 63FY1 6BZ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 63 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 831, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 41 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£73,230
Strong sample. Based on 20 sales · Latest sale in data: 14 Nov 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of FY1 6BZ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
126 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (75), cafe (39), restaurant (12).
Amenity group
Grocery
36 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (27), bakery (6), butcher (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
27 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (23), bar (4).
Amenity group
Health
7 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (7).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Nightlife
The New Albert
Pub at 215, Lytham Road, Blackpool.
Grocery
Local Choice Mini Market
Convenience at 189, Lytham Road, Blackpool.
Food and drink
Tea Pot
Cafe at 219, Lytham Road, Blackpool.
Food and drink
OSAYI African Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant at 229, Lytham Road, Blackpool.
Food and drink
The Taj Mahal
Restaurant at 233, Lytham Road, Blackpool.
Food and drink
Mary's Cafe
Cafe at 84, Bolton Street, Blackpool.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Blackpool Gateway Academy
Primary option in FY1 6JH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary option in FY1 3NX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary option in FY1 2SD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for FY1 6BZ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around FY1 6BZ.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like FY1 6BZ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess FY1 6BZ.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering FY1 6BZ.
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