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Cleethorpes vs Humberston and New Waltham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Cleethorpes 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.

Families 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.

MetricCleethorpesHumberston and New Waltham
Total Schools136
Primary114
Secondary22
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCleethorpesHumberston and New Waltham
Population29,66014,861
Median Age44.547.7
Median Household Income£30,030£27,746
Employment Rate54%49.9%
Owner Occupied63.9%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified21.6%21.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cleethorpes and Humberston And New Waltham?
Cleethorpes and Humberston And New Waltham are approximately 1.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cleethorpes or Humberston And New Waltham?
Cleethorpes is cheaper, with an average house price of £160,624.
Is Cleethorpes or Humberston And New Waltham safer?
Cleethorpes has the lower crime rate at 118.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cleethorpes or Humberston And New Waltham?
Cleethorpes has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cleethorpes or Humberston And New Waltham?
Cleethorpes has faster average broadband at 459.0 Mbps.

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