Town comparison
Cleveleys vs Lancaster
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cleveleys wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Cleveleys has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleveleys edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleveleys
£240,129
Lancaster
£247,557
Crime Rate
Cleveleys
70.4
Lancaster
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleveleys
100.0%
Lancaster
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Cleveleys
445.5
Lancaster
414.9
EPC Rating
Cleveleys
70
Lancaster
67.6
Median Income
Cleveleys
£28,667
Lancaster
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Lancaster commands an average of £247,557, compared with £240,129 in Cleveleys – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Cleveleys is a terraced at £165,111, while in Lancaster it is a flat at £149,941.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Lancaster (£240,004 vs £205,739).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleveleys prices grew faster — 41% vs 22%.
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 Lancaster. The most common crime category in Cleveleys is violent-crime, while in Lancaster 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 85.7% in Lancaster. There are 2 schools in Cleveleys and 17 in Lancaster.
Cleveleys School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lancaster School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (12 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleveleys | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Cleveleys and 414.9 Mbps in Lancaster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Cleveleys and 97.6% in Lancaster. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Cleveleys and 78.8% in Lancaster.
Cleveleys is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (446 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleveleys leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Lancaster averages 67.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Cleveleys and £1,337 in Lancaster. 59.2% of homes in Cleveleys have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Lancaster.
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 Lancaster and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 47.1 in Cleveleys and 43.8 in Lancaster. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Cleveleys versus 67.1% in Lancaster. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Cleveleys and 52.2% in Lancaster.
| Indicator | Cleveleys | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,121 | 52,646 |
| 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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