Linnet Close, Blackpool
House prices, sold prices and local information for FY3 8FL.
At a glance
6 property sales on Linnet Close, Blackpool have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 8 Apr 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £270,375.
House prices on Linnet Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Linnet Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all FY3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £270,375 | 8 Apr 2024 |
Sold prices on Linnet Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Linnet Close FY3 8FL | 8 Apr 2024 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Linnet Close FY3 8FL | 18 Oct 2019 | £363,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Linnet Close FY3 8FL | 30 Nov 2018 | £218,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Linnet Close FY3 8FL | 12 May 2017 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Linnet Close FY3 8FL | 12 May 2017 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1A, Linnet Close FY3 8FL | 22 Mar 2017 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Linnet Close
Crime
173 crimes were reported within about a mile of Linnet Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 82 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Linnet Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston Flood alert area
- Coast from Fleetwood to Blackpool Flood alert area
- Lower River Wyre Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Linnet Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Catholic Academy 240 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Boundary Primary School 427 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy 1,188 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 240 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Blackpool Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Layton Primary School 622 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Highfurlong School 146 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Blackpool Aspire Academy 799 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- Layton (Lancs) station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Blackpool North station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Poulton-le-Fylde station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- North Station (Blackpool Tramway) 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Cavendish Road (Blackpool Tramway) 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Shaftesbury Avenue (by, Staining Road) 3 min walk
- Shaftesbury Avenue (opp, Staining Road) 4 min walk
- Newton Drive East (opp, Newton Drive East) 4 min walk
- Normoss Avenue (by, Newton Drive) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Newton Drive Health Centre
Newton Drive, Blackpool · 0.3 mi - Layton Medical Centre
200 Kingscote Drive, Blackpool · 0.8 mi - Marton Medical Practice
Whitegate Health Centre, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool · 1.4 mi - Gp Led Health Centre
Open Access Gp Surgery, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 510 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,157 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in FY3
- Whitegate Drive£123k
- Newton Drive£224k
- Preston Old Road£167k
- Forest Gate£63k
- Layton Road£151k
- Ingleway Avenue£163k
- Worcester Road£179k
- Benedict Drive£248k
- Fordway Avenue£126k
- Lakeway£152k
- Poulton Road£172k
- Caunce Street£125k