Town comparison
Cleveleys vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Fulwood is about 0% cheaper on average. Cleveleys has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleveleys edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleveleys
£240,129
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Cleveleys
70.4
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleveleys
100.0%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleveleys
445.5
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Cleveleys
70
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Cleveleys
£28,667
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Fulwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £239,905 versus £240,129 in Cleveleys. The most affordable entry point in Cleveleys is a terraced at £165,111, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Cleveleys (£369,243 vs £345,209).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleveleys prices grew faster — 41% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 70.4 offences per 1,000 people, Cleveleys is the safer of the two – 37% lower than Fulwood's 96.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cleveleys is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 WestSchool quality favours Cleveleys: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Fulwood.
Cleveleys School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleveleys | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cleveleys enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Fulwood lags behind at 413.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Cleveleys and 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Cleveleys and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Cleveleys is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (446 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fulwood is band C (score 72), ahead of Cleveleys's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Cleveleys and £1,105 in Fulwood. 59.2% of homes in Cleveleys have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Fulwood has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cleveleys has a population of 11,121 while Fulwood has 34,693. Median household income is £28,667 in Cleveleys and £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 47.1 in Cleveleys and 39.5 in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Cleveleys and 56.2% in Fulwood.
| Indicator | Cleveleys | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,121 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,667 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 31.7% |
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