Town comparison
Cleveleys vs Fleetwood
Which is better to live in? 2.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Fleetwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 65% lower. Fleetwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleveleys edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleveleys
£240,129
Fleetwood
£145,601
Crime Rate
Cleveleys
70.4
Fleetwood
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleveleys
100.0%
Fleetwood
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Cleveleys
445.5
Fleetwood
464.6
EPC Rating
Cleveleys
70
Fleetwood
71.6
Median Income
Cleveleys
£28,667
Fleetwood
£30,629
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Cleveleys commands an average of £240,129, compared with £145,601 in Fleetwood – a difference of 65%. The most affordable entry point in Cleveleys is a terraced at £165,111, while in Fleetwood it is a flat at £83,087.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 50% pricier in Cleveleys (£165,111 vs £110,053).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleveleys prices grew faster — 41% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestFleetwood has a crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Cleveleys at 70.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleveleys is violent-crime, while in Fleetwood 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 North WestFamilies may prefer Cleveleys, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Fleetwood. There are 2 schools in Cleveleys and 9 in Fleetwood.
Cleveleys School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleetwood School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleveleys | Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 464.6 Mbps in Fleetwood and 445.5 Mbps in Cleveleys. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Cleveleys and 99.1% in Fleetwood. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Cleveleys and 91.5% in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (465 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fleetwood, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Cleveleys. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Cleveleys and £1,218 in Fleetwood. 59.2% of homes in Cleveleys have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,629 in Fleetwood and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 47.1 in Cleveleys and 49.5 in Fleetwood. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Cleveleys and 50.7% in Fleetwood. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Cleveleys versus 73.3% in Fleetwood. Cleveleys has a population of 11,121 and Fleetwood has 26,224.
| Indicator | Cleveleys | Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,121 | 26,224 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 49.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,667 | £30,629 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 50.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 28.3% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Cleveleys and Fleetwood?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cleveleys or Fleetwood?
Is Cleveleys or Fleetwood safer?
Which has better schools, Cleveleys or Fleetwood?
Which has faster broadband, Cleveleys or Fleetwood?
Keep exploring