Cleethorpes vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cleethorpes offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Cleethorpes has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Cleethorpes is £160,624, which is 15% less than Laceby at £188,282. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Laceby (£132,333 vs £107,595).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Laceby prices grew faster — 22% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 118.1 offences per 1,000 people, Cleethorpes is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Laceby's 118.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in Laceby 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 data is not fully available for both Cleethorpes and Laceby. Cleethorpes has 13 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 1 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cleethorpes offers faster average downloads at 459.0 Mbps, compared to 388.9 Mbps in Laceby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 75% in Laceby.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (459 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cleethorpes are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Laceby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,314 in Laceby. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Laceby.
Cleethorpes has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,030 in Cleethorpes and £29,027 in Laceby. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 47.1 in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 52% in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Cleethorpes versus 67.3% in Laceby.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 3,284 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 24.1% |
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