Town comparison
Bailrigg vs Cleveleys
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleveleys wins on house prices with a 189% gap. Cleveleys has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Cleveleys
£240,129
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Cleveleys
70.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Cleveleys
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Cleveleys
445.5
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Cleveleys
70
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Cleveleys
£28,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bailrigg commands an average of £695,000, compared with £240,129 in Cleveleys – a difference of 189%. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Cleveleys it is a terraced at £165,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 88% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £369,243).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Cleveleys experience less crime overall, with a rate of 70.4 per 1,000 versus 72.9 per 1,000 in Bailrigg. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Cleveleys it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bailrigg and Cleveleys. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Cleveleys has 2 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Cleveleys School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Cleveleys and 414.9 Mbps in Bailrigg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 98.7% in Cleveleys. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 87.2% in Cleveleys.
Cleveleys is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (446 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleveleys leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Bailrigg averages 67.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,198 in Cleveleys. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Cleveleys.
Cleveleys has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,467 in Bailrigg and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 47.1 in Cleveleys. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Bailrigg versus 65.4% in Cleveleys. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 50.9% in Cleveleys.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 11,121 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £28,667 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 25.4% |
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