Blackpool vs Cleveleys
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Blackpool is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Cleveleys has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleveleys edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Cleveleys
£240,129
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Cleveleys
70.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Cleveleys
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Cleveleys
445.5
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Cleveleys
70
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Cleveleys
£28,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Cleveleys commands an average of £240,129, compared with £151,166 in Blackpool – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Cleveleys it is a terraced at £165,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Cleveleys (£165,111 vs £116,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleveleys prices grew faster — 41% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCleveleys has a crime rate of 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 111% lower than Blackpool at 148.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackpool 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 Cleveleys, 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 Cleveleys.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) 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 | Blackpool | Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 2 |
| Primary | 30 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Cleveleys and 344.3 Mbps in Blackpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 98.7% in Cleveleys. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 87.2% in Cleveleys.
Cleveleys is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (446 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleveleys leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Blackpool averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,198 in Cleveleys. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool 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 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,667 in Cleveleys and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 47.1 in Cleveleys. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Blackpool versus 65.4% in Cleveleys. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 50.9% in Cleveleys.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 11,121 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £26,705 | £28,667 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.5% | 25.4% |
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