Cleethorpes vs Waltham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleethorpes is about 37% cheaper on average. Cleethorpes has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Waltham
£256,556
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Waltham
118.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Waltham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Waltham
388.9
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Waltham
70.1
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Waltham
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Cleethorpes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £160,624 versus £256,556 in Waltham. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Waltham it is a flat at £63,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Cleethorpes (£106,683 vs £63,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Waltham prices grew faster — 27% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Cleethorpes (118.1 per 1,000) compared to Waltham (118.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in 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 HumberSchool quality favours Cleethorpes: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Waltham.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waltham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cleethorpes enjoy 459.0 Mbps on average, while Waltham lags behind at 388.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 88.3% in Waltham. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 75% in Waltham.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (459 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cleethorpes is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Waltham's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,314 in Waltham. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Waltham.
Cleethorpes has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cleethorpes has a population of 29,660 while Waltham has 6,204. Median household income is £30,030 in Cleethorpes and £29,027 in Waltham. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 47.1 in Waltham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 52% in Waltham.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 6,204 |
| 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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