Town comparison
Cleveleys vs Heysham
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Heysham wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Cleveleys has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleveleys edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleveleys
£240,129
Heysham
£207,543
Crime Rate
Cleveleys
70.4
Heysham
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleveleys
100.0%
Heysham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleveleys
445.5
Heysham
439.1
EPC Rating
Cleveleys
70
Heysham
67.6
Median Income
Cleveleys
£28,667
Heysham
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Cleveleys commands an average of £240,129, compared with £207,543 in Heysham – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Cleveleys is a terraced at £165,111, while in Heysham it is a flat at £110,052.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Cleveleys (£369,243 vs £294,705).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heysham prices grew faster — 55% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Cleveleys experience less crime overall, with a rate of 70.4 per 1,000 versus 73.2 per 1,000 in Heysham. The most common crime category in Cleveleys is violent-crime, while in Heysham 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 100% in Heysham. There are 2 schools in Cleveleys and 5 in Heysham.
Cleveleys School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heysham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleveleys | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Cleveleys and 439.1 Mbps in Heysham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Cleveleys and 96.4% in Heysham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Cleveleys and 83.8% in Heysham.
Cleveleys is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (446 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cleveleys, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 67.6 (band C) in Heysham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Cleveleys and £1,337 in Heysham. 59.2% of homes in Cleveleys have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Heysham.
Cleveleys has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,467 in Heysham and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 47.1 in Cleveleys and 43.8 in Heysham. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Cleveleys and 52.2% in Heysham. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Cleveleys versus 67.1% in Heysham. Cleveleys has a population of 11,121 and Heysham has 16,593.
| Indicator | Cleveleys | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,121 | 16,593 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,667 | £29,467 |
| Employment Rate | 50.9% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 32.3% |
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