Town comparison
Cleator Moor vs Whitehaven
Which is better to live in? 2.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleator Moor wins on house prices with a 21% gap. For families, Cleator Moor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleator Moor
£147,160
Whitehaven
£186,273
Crime Rate
Cleator Moor
N/A
Whitehaven
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleator Moor
100.0%
Whitehaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleator Moor
104.8
Whitehaven
273.2
EPC Rating
Cleator Moor
67.3
Whitehaven
67.3
Median Income
Cleator Moor
£31,136
Whitehaven
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £147,160, Cleator Moor undercuts Whitehaven (£186,273) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cleator Moor is a terraced at £85,560, while in Whitehaven it is a flat at £117,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Whitehaven (£125,175 vs £85,560).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitehaven prices grew faster — 26% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cleator Moor and Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven, which has 13 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cleator Moor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitehaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleator Moor | Whitehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Whitehaven averages 273.2 Mbps – ahead of Cleator Moor's 104.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Cleator Moor and 97.6% in Whitehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 6.3% in Cleator Moor and 46.2% in Whitehaven.
Whitehaven is the faster of the two by 161% on average download speed (273 vs 105 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleator Moor leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Whitehaven averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Cleator Moor and £1,436 in Whitehaven. 50.4% of homes in Cleator Moor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Whitehaven.
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 Whitehaven. The median age is 46.6 in Cleator Moor and 46.6 in Whitehaven. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Cleator Moor versus 68.8% in Whitehaven. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cleator Moor and 55.8% in Whitehaven.
| Indicator | Cleator Moor | Whitehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,671 | 23,028 |
| 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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