Cleator Moor vs Egremont
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleator Moor wins on house prices with a 14% gap. For families, Cleator Moor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleator Moor
£147,160
Egremont
£170,810
Crime Rate
Cleator Moor
N/A
Egremont
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleator Moor
100.0%
Egremont
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleator Moor
104.8
Egremont
91.1
EPC Rating
Cleator Moor
67.3
Egremont
67.3
Median Income
Cleator Moor
£31,136
Egremont
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £147,160, Cleator Moor undercuts Egremont (£170,810) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cleator Moor is a terraced at £85,560, while in Egremont it is a flat at £60,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 142% pricier in Cleator Moor (£145,000 vs £60,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egremont prices grew faster — 52% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cleator Moor and Egremont at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 2 schools in Cleator Moor, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Egremont, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cleator Moor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Egremont School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleator Moor | Egremont |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cleator Moor averages 104.8 Mbps – ahead of Egremont's 91.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Cleator Moor and 95.3% in Egremont. Gigabit availability stands at 6.3% in Cleator Moor and 3.4% in Egremont.
Cleator Moor is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (105 vs 91 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cleator Moor, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Egremont. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Cleator Moor and £1,436 in Egremont. 50.4% of homes in Cleator Moor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Egremont.
Cleator Moor has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,136 in Cleator Moor and £31,136 in Egremont. The median age is 46.6 in Cleator Moor and 46.6 in Egremont. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cleator Moor and 55.8% in Egremont. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Cleator Moor versus 68.8% in Egremont. Cleator Moor has a population of 6,671 and Egremont has 5,791.
| Indicator | Cleator Moor | Egremont |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,671 | 5,791 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £31,136 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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