Carleton vs Warton (Fylde)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Warton (fylde) is about 6% cheaper on average. Warton (fylde) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carleton
£272,429
Warton (Fylde)
£258,150
Crime Rate
Carleton
58.8
Warton (Fylde)
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carleton
100.0%
Warton (Fylde)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carleton
456
Warton (Fylde)
326
EPC Rating
Carleton
70.5
Warton (Fylde)
71.8
Median Income
Carleton
£30,188
Warton (Fylde)
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Warton (fylde) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £258,150 versus £272,429 in Carleton. The most affordable entry point in Carleton is a flat at £182,375, while in Warton (fylde) it is a flat at £124,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 47% pricier in Carleton (£340,417 vs £232,339).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Warton (fylde) prices grew faster — 23% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 53.8 offences per 1,000 people, Warton (fylde) is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Carleton's 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carleton is violent-crime, while in Warton (fylde) 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 Warton (fylde).
Carleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Warton (Fylde) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carleton | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Warton (fylde) lags behind at 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Carleton and 91.4% in Warton (fylde). Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Carleton and 58.7% in Warton (fylde).
Carleton is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (456 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Warton (fylde) is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Carleton's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,211 in Carleton and £1,166 in Warton (fylde). 60.2% of homes in Carleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Warton (fylde).
Warton (fylde) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Carleton has a population of 4,793 while Warton (fylde) has 4,180. Median household income is £31,406.2 in Warton (fylde) and £30,188 in Carleton. The median age is 48.2 in Carleton and 45.6 in Warton (fylde). Employment rates stand at 51.1% in Carleton and 55.4% in Warton (fylde).
| Indicator | Carleton | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,793 | 4,180 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,188 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 51.1% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 31.7% |
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