Town comparison
Banks vs Cleveleys
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cleveleys is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Banks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banks
£272,518
Cleveleys
£240,129
Crime Rate
Banks
48.0
Cleveleys
70.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banks
100.0%
Cleveleys
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banks
239.5
Cleveleys
445.5
EPC Rating
Banks
70.8
Cleveleys
70
Median Income
Banks
£29,254
Cleveleys
£28,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Banks commands an average of £272,518, compared with £240,129 in Cleveleys – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Banks is a flat at £112,125, while in Cleveleys it is a terraced at £165,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 6% pricier in Cleveleys (£165,111 vs £155,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleveleys prices grew faster — 41% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBanks has a crime rate of 48 per 1,000 residents, which is 47% lower than Cleveleys at 70.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banks 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 WestFamilies may prefer Banks, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cleveleys. There are 2 schools in Banks and 2 in Cleveleys.
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleveleys School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banks | Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Cleveleys and 239.5 Mbps in Banks. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Banks and 98.7% in Cleveleys. Gigabit availability stands at 23.2% in Banks and 87.2% in Cleveleys.
Cleveleys is the faster of the two by 86% on average download speed (446 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banks, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Cleveleys. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Banks and £1,198 in Cleveleys. 65.6% of homes in Banks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Cleveleys.
Banks has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,254 in Banks and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 46 in Banks and 47.1 in Cleveleys. Employment rates stand at 54% in Banks and 50.9% in Cleveleys. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Banks versus 65.4% in Cleveleys. Banks has a population of 4,439 and Cleveleys has 11,121.
| Indicator | Banks | Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,439 | 11,121 |
| Median Age | 46 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,254 | £28,667 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 25.4% |
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