Cleethorpes vs Healing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleethorpes is about 47% cheaper on average. Cleethorpes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Healing
£303,466
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Healing
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Healing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Healing
405.5
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Healing
71.1
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Healing
£29,985
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Cleethorpes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £160,624 versus £303,466 in Healing. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Healing it is a terraced at £165,090.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Healing (£165,090 vs £107,595).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Cleethorpes (118.1 per 1,000) compared to Healing (118.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in Healing 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 Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Cleethorpes: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Healing.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cleethorpes enjoy 459.0 Mbps on average, while Healing lags behind at 405.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 81.9% in Healing. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 80% in Healing.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (459 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Healing is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Cleethorpes's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,262 in Healing. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Healing.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cleethorpes has a population of 29,660 while Healing has 3,201. Median household income is £30,030 in Cleethorpes and £29,984.5 in Healing. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 46 in Healing. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 53.6% in Healing.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 3,201 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £29,984.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 25.5% |
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