Cleethorpes vs Immingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Cleethorpes is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Immingham
£177,323
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Immingham
41.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Immingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Immingham
427.4
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Immingham
70.7
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Immingham
£30,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Immingham commands an average of £177,323, compared with £160,624 in Cleethorpes – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Immingham it is a flat at £54,770.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 95% pricier in Cleethorpes (£106,683 vs £54,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Immingham prices grew faster — 35% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberImmingham has a crime rate of 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 182% lower than Cleethorpes at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in Immingham 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 Immingham. There are 13 schools in Cleethorpes and 5 in Immingham.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Immingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.0 Mbps in Cleethorpes and 427.4 Mbps in Immingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 87.6% in Immingham. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 84.7% in Immingham.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (459 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cleethorpes, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Immingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,208 in Immingham. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Immingham.
Cleethorpes has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,353.5 in Immingham and £30,030 in Cleethorpes. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 45 in Immingham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 54.4% in Immingham. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Cleethorpes versus 65.7% in Immingham. Cleethorpes has a population of 29,660 and Immingham has 9,770.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 9,770 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £30,353.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 22.8% |
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