Carleton vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fulwood offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Carleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carleton
£272,429
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Carleton
58.8
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carleton
100.0%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carleton
456
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Carleton
70.5
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Carleton
£30,188
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Fulwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £239,905 versus £272,429 in Carleton. The most affordable entry point in Carleton is a flat at £182,375, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Carleton (£182,375 vs £99,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carleton prices grew faster — 8% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Carleton (58.8 per 1,000) compared to Fulwood (96.6 per 1,000), a 64% difference. The most common crime category in Carleton is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 Fulwood.
Carleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carleton | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carleton enjoy 456.0 Mbps on average, while Fulwood lags behind at 413.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Carleton and 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Carleton and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Carleton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (456 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fulwood is band C (score 72), ahead of Carleton's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,211 in Carleton and £1,105 in Fulwood. 60.2% of homes in Carleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Fulwood has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Carleton has a population of 4,793 while Fulwood has 34,693. Median household income is £30,188 in Carleton and £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 48.2 in Carleton and 39.5 in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 51.1% in Carleton and 56.2% in Fulwood.
| Indicator | Carleton | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,793 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,188 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 51.1% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 31.7% |
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