Cleethorpes vs Withernsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cleethorpes offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Withernsea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Withernsea
£161,098
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Withernsea
50.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Withernsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Withernsea
442.5
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Withernsea
70.8
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Withernsea
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Cleethorpes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £160,624 versus £161,098 in Withernsea. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Withernsea it is a terraced at £120,511.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Cleethorpes (£182,360 vs £147,987).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Withernsea prices grew faster — 50% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.9 offences per 1,000 people, Withernsea is the safer of the two – 132% lower than Cleethorpes's 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in Withernsea 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 Withernsea.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Withernsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Withernsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cleethorpes enjoy 459.0 Mbps on average, while Withernsea lags behind at 442.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 96.4% in Withernsea. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 86.9% in Withernsea.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (459 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cleethorpes is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Withernsea's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,269 in Withernsea. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Withernsea.
Cleethorpes has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cleethorpes has a population of 29,660 while Withernsea has 6,030. Median household income is £31,674 in Withernsea and £30,030 in Cleethorpes. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 48.7 in Withernsea. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 54.2% in Withernsea.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Withernsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 6,030 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 30.5% |
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