FY3 8QB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (FY3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QB) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case FY which means The Fylde.
- Postal District. In our case FY3.
- Postal Sector. In our case FY3 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QB.
The regional mail center for the post area FY is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the FY3 8QB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the FY3 8QB postcode have the street address of Westfield Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the FY3 8QB postcode is home to a bustling 45 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BLACKPOOL within the old postal county of Lancashire.
FY3 8QB is within the town of Blackpool.
The FY3 8QB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in FY3 8QB are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in FY3 8QB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for FY3 8QB
The telephone area code for FY3 8QB is 01253 Blackpool.
Map Coordinates for FY3 8QB
| Latitude | 53.8256540933 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.00606940715 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the FY3 8QB Postcode?
Download Speeds For FY3 8QB
| Average Mbps | 42.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 44.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 69.480 |
FY3 8QB has an average download speed of 42.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,174 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
18% of postcodes (213,373) have slower broadband speeds.
82% of postcodes (970,094) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For FY3 8QB
| Average Mbps | 12.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
FY3 8QB has an average upload speed of 12.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,011 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
39% of postcodes (462,994) have slower upload speeds.
60% of postcodes (711,636) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of FY3 8QB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School
Address: Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School, Carr Head Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8JB
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01253883558
Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staining Road, Staining, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 0BW
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01253882983
Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School
Address: Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School, Hardhorn Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7SR
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01253883639
Christ The King Catholic Academy
Address: Christ The King Catholic Academy, Rodwell Walk, Grange Park, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7FG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01253395985
Boundary Primary School
Address: Boundary Primary School, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7RW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01253287250
Layton Primary School
Address: Layton Primary School, Meyler Avenue, Layton, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7DX
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01253392179
Devonshire Primary Academy
Address: Devonshire Primary Academy, Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8AF
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01253478271
St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School, Newton Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BT
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact:
Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3NX
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01253807495
England Secondary Schools
Baines School
Address: Baines School, Highcross Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 8BE
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01253883019
Blackpool Aspire Academy
Address: Blackpool Aspire Academy, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01253353155
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Address: St Mary's Catholic Academy, St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01253396286
England Higher Schools
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Address: The Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LR
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01253394911
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near FY3 8QB
NEWTON DRIVE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NEWTON DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 8NX
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA HOSPITAL
Address: WHINNEY HEYS ROAD, BLACKPOOL, FY3 8NR
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
ORTHOWORLD
Address: 24 WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 9AQ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
FYLDE COAST MEDICAL SERVICES LTD
Address: 88 WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 9DA
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
HARDHORN ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 47 HARDHORN ROAD, POULTON-LE-FYLDE, FY6 7SR
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
WHITEGATE DRIVE CENTRE
Address: 150-158 WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 9ES
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near FY3 8QB
NORMOSS PHARMACY
Address: 112 NORMOSS ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 8QP
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 392038
HBS PHARMACY
Address: NEWTON DRIVE HEALTH CENTRE, NEWTON DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 8NX
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 304010
GRANGE PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3, 2A DINMORE AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 7RW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 391099
WHITWORTHS CHEMISTS LTD
Address: 200 KINGSCOTE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 7EN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 396030
MJ MOORE PHARMACY
Address: 45-47 WESTCLIFFE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 7BH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 301522
WHITWORTH CHEMISTS LIMITED
Address: 60 WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9DQ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 392044
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near FY3 8QB
NEWTON DRIVE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NEWTON DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 8NX
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
CLEARWAY OPTICAL SERVICES LIMITED
Address: 3-5 LAYTON ROAD, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 8EA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
GRAHAM A ROBINSON OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: 23 WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 9AA
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
POULTON OPTICAL CENTRE
Address: 14 TEANLOWE CENTRE, POULTON-LE-FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, FY6 7DF
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (POULTON LE FYLDE)
Address: 20 MARKET PLACE, POULTON-LE-FYLDE, FY6 7AS
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: :
EMMA HUTCHINSON (MY GLASSES SHOP)
Address: 10 TITHEBARN STREET, POULTON-LE-FYLDE, FY6 7BX
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near FY3 8QB
NEWTON DRIVE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NEWTON DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 8NX
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 955717
GRANGE PARK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: DINMORE AVENUE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 7RW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
LAYTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 200 KINGSCOTE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 7EN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 951955
GP LED HEALTH CENTRE
Address: OPEN ACCESS GP SURGERY, WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 9ES
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 953953
MARTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WHITEGATE HEALTH CENTRE, WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE, FY3 9ES
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01253 953070
WHITEGATE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: WHITEGATE HEALTH CENTRE, WHITEGATE DRIVE, BLACKPOOL, FY3 9ES
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near FY3 8QB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near FY3 8QB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the FY3 8QB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Fylde Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mark Menzies |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the FY3 8QB Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Fylde District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Fylde District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Fylde District at the following link Fylde District.How much is the Council Tax?
Fylde District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Fylde District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the FY3 8QB Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Lancashire County CouncilPostcodes near the FY3 8QB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the FY3 8QB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Holyoake Avenue, BLACKPOOL, FY2 0BQ | 1.90 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Aldi |
| Aldi, Tithebarn Street, POULTON-LE-FYLDE, FY6 7BX | 2.61 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Talbot Road, BLACKPOOL, FY1 3AJ | 2.76 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Oxford Square, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4DP | 2.82 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Aldi |
| Lidl, Clarke Street, Poulton Industrial Estate, POULTON-LE-FYLDE, FY6 8JW | 2.83 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the FY3 8QB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Marton Mere Holiday Park, Blackpool, FY4 4XN | 1.63 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Marton Mere Holiday Park |
| Food Court, Blackpool, FY1 4HU | 2.06 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Food Court |
| Blackpool, FY4 1EZ | 3.13 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Blackpool |
| Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP | 5.13 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Cherry Tree Road North, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4NY | 1.70 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to McDonald's, Cherry Tree Road North, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4NY |
| McDonald's, Bank Hey Street, BLACKPOOL, FY1 4PX | 2.08 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to McDonald's, Bank Hey Street, BLACKPOOL, FY1 4PX |
| McDonald's, Rigby Road, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP | 2.10 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to McDonald's, Rigby Road, BLACKPOOL, FY1 5EP |
| McDonald's, Promenade, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1AR | 2.77 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to McDonald's, Promenade, BLACKPOOL, FY4 1AR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Devonshire Road, BLACKPOOL, FY3 8AU | 1.36 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to KFC Blackpool - Devonshire Road |
| KFC, Cornelian Way, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4NZ | 1.66 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to KFC Blackpool - Cherry Tree Road North |
| KFC, Lytham Road, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6EY | 2.55 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to KFC Blackpool - Lytham Road |
| KFC, Victoria Road West, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3NE | 3.71 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to KFC Cleveleys - Victoria Road |
| KFC, Coronation Way, Mill Farm Sports Village, Wesham, PRESTON, PR4 3JZ | 5.17 miles | Directions from FY3 8QB to KFC Wesham - Mill Farm Sports Village |