Town comparison
Cleveleys vs Garstang
Which is better to live in? 10.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cleveleys is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Garstang has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleveleys edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleveleys
£240,129
Garstang
£275,419
Crime Rate
Cleveleys
70.4
Garstang
58.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleveleys
100.0%
Garstang
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleveleys
445.5
Garstang
374.9
EPC Rating
Cleveleys
70
Garstang
70.5
Median Income
Cleveleys
£28,667
Garstang
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £240,129, Cleveleys undercuts Garstang (£275,419) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cleveleys is a terraced at £165,111, while in Garstang it is a flat at £146,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Garstang (£231,042 vs £165,111).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleveleys prices grew faster — 41% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestGarstang has a crime rate of 58.6 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 Garstang 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 Garstang, 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.
Garstang School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleveleys | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Garstang's 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Cleveleys and 92.2% in Garstang. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Cleveleys and 71.1% in Garstang.
Cleveleys is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (446 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Garstang leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Cleveleys averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Cleveleys and £1,255 in Garstang. 59.2% of homes in Cleveleys have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Garstang.
Garstang has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,904 in Garstang and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 47.1 in Cleveleys and 46.2 in Garstang. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Cleveleys versus 69.2% in Garstang. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Cleveleys and 53.9% in Garstang.
| Indicator | Cleveleys | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,121 | 5,804 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,667 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 33.3% |
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