Cleethorpes vs Humberston and New Waltham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Cleethorpes is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Cleethorpes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Humberston and New Waltham
£239,776
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Humberston and New Waltham
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Humberston and New Waltham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Humberston and New Waltham
374.4
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Humberston and New Waltham
69.1
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Humberston and New Waltham
£27,746
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Humberston And New Waltham commands an average of £239,776, compared with £160,624 in Cleethorpes – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Humberston And New Waltham it is a flat at £105,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Humberston And New Waltham (£158,539 vs £107,595).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Humberston And New Waltham prices grew faster — 32% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCleethorpes has a crime rate of 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Humberston And New Waltham at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in Humberston And New Waltham 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Cleethorpes, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Humberston And New Waltham. There are 13 schools in Cleethorpes and 6 in Humberston And New Waltham.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Humberston and New Waltham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Humberston and New Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 6 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.0 Mbps in Cleethorpes and 374.4 Mbps in Humberston And New Waltham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 91% in Humberston And New Waltham. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 71.4% in Humberston And New Waltham.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (459 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleethorpes leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Humberston And New Waltham averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,306 in Humberston And New Waltham. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Humberston And New Waltham.
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 Humberston And New Waltham. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 47.7 in Humberston And New Waltham. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Cleethorpes versus 65.7% in Humberston And New Waltham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 49.9% in Humberston And New Waltham.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Humberston and New Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 14,861 |
| 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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