Town comparison
Blackpool vs Fleetwood
Which is better to live in? 6.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Fleetwood is about 4% cheaper on average. Fleetwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackpool edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackpool
£151,166
Fleetwood
£145,601
Crime Rate
Blackpool
148.7
Fleetwood
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackpool
87.9%
Fleetwood
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Blackpool
344.3
Fleetwood
464.6
EPC Rating
Blackpool
68.4
Fleetwood
71.6
Median Income
Blackpool
£26,705
Fleetwood
£30,629
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Fleetwood is £145,601, which is 4% less than Blackpool at £151,166. The most affordable entry point in Blackpool is a flat at £85,219, while in Fleetwood it is a flat at £83,087.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Blackpool (£284,157 vs £254,310).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackpool prices grew faster — 19% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Fleetwood (58.8 per 1,000) compared to Blackpool (148.7 per 1,000), a 153% difference. The most common crime category in Blackpool 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 WestBlackpool has 87.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Fleetwood. Blackpool has 38 schools in total, while Fleetwood has 9.
Blackpool School Inspection Breakdown
87.9% of 38 schools (30 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleetwood School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackpool | Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 38 | 9 |
| Primary | 30 | 7 |
| Secondary | 8 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 87.9% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fleetwood offers faster average downloads at 464.6 Mbps, compared to 344.3 Mbps in Blackpool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Blackpool and 99.1% in Fleetwood. Gigabit availability stands at 62.7% in Blackpool and 91.5% in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (465 vs 344 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fleetwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Blackpool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackpool and £1,218 in Fleetwood. 58.5% of homes in Blackpool 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 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,629 in Fleetwood and £26,705 in Blackpool. The median age is 44.7 in Blackpool and 49.5 in Fleetwood. Employment rates stand at 51% in Blackpool and 50.7% in Fleetwood. Owner-occupancy is 57.5% in Blackpool versus 73.3% in Fleetwood.
| Indicator | Blackpool | Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,087 | 26,224 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,705 | £30,629 |
| Employment Rate | 51% | 50.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.5% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.5% | 28.3% |
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