Cleethorpes vs Holton le Clay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleethorpes is about 23% cheaper on average. Holton Le Clay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Holton le Clay
£208,577
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Holton le Clay
69.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Holton le Clay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Holton le Clay
374.4
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Holton le Clay
69.1
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Holton le Clay
£27,746
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Cleethorpes is £160,624, which is 23% less than Holton Le Clay at £208,577. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Holton Le Clay it is a flat at £53,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 98% pricier in Cleethorpes (£106,683 vs £53,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holton Le Clay prices grew faster — 32% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Holton Le Clay (69.6 per 1,000) compared to Cleethorpes (118.1 per 1,000), a 70% difference. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in Holton Le Clay 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 HumberCleethorpes has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Holton Le Clay. Cleethorpes has 13 schools in total, while Holton Le Clay has 2.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holton le Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Holton le Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cleethorpes offers faster average downloads at 459.0 Mbps, compared to 374.4 Mbps in Holton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 91% in Holton Le Clay. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 71.4% in Holton Le Clay.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (459 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cleethorpes are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Holton Le Clay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,306 in Holton Le Clay. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Holton Le Clay.
Cleethorpes has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,030 in Cleethorpes and £27,746 in Holton Le Clay. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 47.7 in Holton Le Clay. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 49.9% in Holton Le Clay. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Cleethorpes versus 65.7% in Holton Le Clay.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Holton le Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 3,823 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £27,746 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 49.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 21.6% |
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