Town comparison
Bailrigg vs Fleetwood
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Fleetwood is about 377% cheaper on average. Fleetwood has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Fleetwood
£145,601
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Fleetwood
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Fleetwood
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Fleetwood
464.6
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Fleetwood
71.6
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Fleetwood
£30,629
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Fleetwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,601 versus £695,000 in Bailrigg. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Fleetwood it is a flat at £83,087.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 173% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £254,310).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Fleetwood (58.8 per 1,000) compared to Bailrigg (72.9 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Fleetwood 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 Fleetwood. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Fleetwood has 9 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Fleetwood School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 9 |
| Primary | 0 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fleetwood enjoy 464.6 Mbps on average, while Bailrigg lags behind at 414.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 99.1% in Fleetwood. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 91.5% in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (465 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fleetwood is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Bailrigg's band C (score 67.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,218 in Fleetwood. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bailrigg has a population of 4,788 while Fleetwood has 26,224. Median household income is £30,629 in Fleetwood and £29,467 in Bailrigg. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 49.5 in Fleetwood. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 50.7% in Fleetwood.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 26,224 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £30,629 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 50.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 28.3% |
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