POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
FY8 5FU postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity coverage for FY8 5FU 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 22 Aug 2025
- Median sold price, last 5 years £355,260Based on 54 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Aug 2025
- 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 54 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Aug 2025.
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
9 within 400mFY8 5FU links 9 transport stops within 400m and 37 within 800m. 9 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is St John's Street (BCT) at about 152m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Rail Station at about 576m.
Local business
79 within 1200mFY8 5FU currently links 79 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 40 food and drink, 12 grocery, 12 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Booths 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 5FU in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
21 nearby school rows21 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for FY8 5FU. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 12FY8 5FU has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 12 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 150, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 61 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£355,260
Strong sample. Based on 54 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Aug 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of FY8 5FU, 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
40 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (15), restaurant (14), fast food (11).
Amenity group
Grocery
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (6), bakery (2), supermarket (2).
Amenity group
Nightlife
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (11), bar (1).
Amenity group
Health
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (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.
Grocery
Booths
Supermarket at Lytham, Lytham St Annes.
Nightlife
The Railway Hotel (Wetherspoon)
Pub at Station Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire.
Food and drink
Lytham Fish & Chips
Fast Food at Lytham, Lytham St Annes.
Food and drink
Upper Crust
Fast Food at Lytham, Lytham St Annes.
Food and drink
Seasons
Fast Food at Lytham, Lytham St Annes.
Food and drink
Quattro Stagioni
Fast Food at 11, Station Road, 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 5FU before you shortlist homes.
Open school comparisonRecommended tool
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 5FU.
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 5FU with the rest of your move shortlist.
Browse articlesRecommended guide
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 5FU.
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 5FU.
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