Blackpool vs Carleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Blackpool is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. Carleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Carleton
£272,429
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Carleton
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Carleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Carleton
456
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Carleton
70.5
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Carleton
£30,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Carleton commands an average of £272,429, compared with £151,166 in Blackpool – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Carleton it is a flat at £182,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Carleton (£182,375 vs £85,219).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackpool prices grew faster — 19% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCarleton has a crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 153% lower than Blackpool at 148.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackpool is violent-crime, while in Carleton 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 Carleton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.9% in Blackpool. There are 38 schools in Blackpool and 2 in Carleton.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Carleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 2 |
| Primary | 30 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 456.0 Mbps in Carleton and 344.3 Mbps in Blackpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 96.2% in Carleton. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 90.1% in Carleton.
Carleton is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (456 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Carleton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Blackpool averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,211 in Carleton. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Carleton.
Carleton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,188 in Carleton and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 48.2 in Carleton. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Blackpool versus 67.5% in Carleton. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 51.1% in Carleton.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Carleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 4,793 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £26,705 | £30,188 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.5% | 28.4% |
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