POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
FY8 2AW postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity coverage for FY8 2AW is still partial in the live postcode seam. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 21 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Partial live coverage across the current postcode research seams | Sold prices through 18 Jun 2026
- Median sold price, last 5 years £133,500Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jun 2026
- Gigabit availability UnavailableNo matched broadband row
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 21 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 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jun 2026.
Broadband
Partial connectivity coverageNo current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.
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
27 within 400mFY8 2AW links 27 transport stops within 400m and 57 within 800m. 24 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Police Station (BCT) at about 67m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Rail Station at about 130m.
Local business
129 within 1200mFY8 2AW currently links 129 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 65 food and drink, 17 grocery, 15 nightlife. The closest mapped place is New Market Cafe at about 81m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
515 online job adverts observedFylde local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 581 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched FY8 2AW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
21 nearby school rows21 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for FY8 2AW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 44FY8 2AW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 44 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 552, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 49 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£133,500
Strong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Jun 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of FY8 2AW, 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
65 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (23), restaurant (22), cafe (20).
Amenity group
Grocery
17 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (10), bakery (3), supermarket (3).
Amenity group
Nightlife
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (11), bar (4).
Amenity group
Health
10 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (5), optician (4), chemist (1).
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.
Food and drink
New Market Cafe
Cafe at St Annes, Lytham St Annes.
Financial services
Halifax
Bank in the current nearby-place seam.
Health
Boots
Pharmacy at St Annes, Lytham St Annes.
Retail
New Look
Clothes in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Ashton Pavilion
Cafe at St Annes, Lytham St Annes.
Food and drink
Allegria Restaurant
Restaurant at 27, St Annes Road West, St Annes, Lytham St Annes.
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
Ansdell Primary School
Primary option in FY8 4DR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Clifton Primary School
Primary option in FY8 3PY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary option in FY8 3EE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for FY8 2AW 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 FY8 2AW.
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 FY8 2AW 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 FY8 2AW.
Open planners and templatesFollow up action
Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering FY8 2AW.
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