Carleton vs Cleveleys
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleveleys is about 13% cheaper on average. Carleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carleton
£272,429
Cleveleys
£240,129
Crime Rate
Carleton
58.8
Cleveleys
70.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carleton
100.0%
Cleveleys
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carleton
456
Cleveleys
445.5
EPC Rating
Carleton
70.5
Cleveleys
70
Median Income
Carleton
£30,188
Cleveleys
£28,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Cleveleys more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,129 versus £272,429 in Carleton. The most affordable entry point in Carleton is a flat at £182,375, while in Cleveleys it is a terraced at £165,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 65% pricier in Carleton (£340,417 vs £205,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleveleys prices grew faster — 41% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 58.8 offences per 1,000 people, Carleton is the safer of the two – 20% lower than Cleveleys's 70.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carleton 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 WestSchool quality favours Carleton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cleveleys.
Carleton 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 | Carleton | Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carleton enjoy 456.0 Mbps on average, while Cleveleys lags behind at 445.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Carleton and 98.7% in Cleveleys. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Carleton and 87.2% in Cleveleys.
Carleton is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (456 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carleton is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Cleveleys's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,211 in Carleton and £1,198 in Cleveleys. 60.2% of homes in Carleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Cleveleys.
Carleton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Carleton has a population of 4,793 while Cleveleys has 11,121. Median household income is £30,188 in Carleton and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 48.2 in Carleton and 47.1 in Cleveleys. Employment rates stand at 51.1% in Carleton and 50.9% in Cleveleys.
| Indicator | Carleton | Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,793 | 11,121 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,188 | £28,667 |
| Employment Rate | 51.1% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 25.4% |
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