Cleethorpes vs Louth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleethorpes is about 36% cheaper on average. Louth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Louth
£250,133
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Louth
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Louth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Louth
280.4
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Louth
67.4
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Louth
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Cleethorpes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £160,624 versus £250,133 in Louth. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Louth it is a flat at £107,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Louth (£158,667 vs £107,595).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleethorpes prices grew faster — 18% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Louth (69.4 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 Louth 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 favours Cleethorpes: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Louth.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Louth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Louth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 6 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cleethorpes enjoy 459.0 Mbps on average, while Louth lags behind at 280.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 82.6% in Louth. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 50.3% in Louth.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (459 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cleethorpes is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Louth's band C (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,463 in Louth. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Louth.
Cleethorpes has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cleethorpes has a population of 29,660 while Louth has 17,415. Median household income is £30,030 in Cleethorpes and £25,462 in Louth. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 50.9 in Louth. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 45.8% in Louth.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Louth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 17,415 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 21.5% |
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