The verdict
Freckleton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Freckleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleveleys edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleveleys
£240,129
Freckleton
£231,906
Crime Rate
Cleveleys
70.4
Freckleton
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleveleys
100.0%
Freckleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleveleys
445.5
Freckleton
326
EPC Rating
Cleveleys
70
Freckleton
71.8
Median Income
Cleveleys
£28,667
Freckleton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £231,906, Freckleton undercuts Cleveleys (£240,129) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cleveleys is a terraced at £165,111, while in Freckleton it is a flat at £83,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Freckleton (£183,431 vs £165,111).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleveleys prices grew faster — 41% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestFreckleton has a crime rate of 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Cleveleys at 70.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleveleys is violent-crime, while in Freckleton 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Cleveleys, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Freckleton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cleveleys School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Freckleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleveleys | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cleveleys averages 445.5 Mbps – ahead of Freckleton's 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Cleveleys and 91.4% in Freckleton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Cleveleys and 58.7% in Freckleton.
Cleveleys is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (446 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Freckleton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Cleveleys averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Cleveleys and £1,166 in Freckleton. 59.2% of homes in Cleveleys have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Freckleton.
Freckleton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,406.2 in Freckleton and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 47.1 in Cleveleys and 45.6 in Freckleton. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Cleveleys versus 70.3% in Freckleton. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Cleveleys and 55.4% in Freckleton.
| Indicator | Cleveleys | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,121 | 4,478 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,667 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 31.7% |
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