Town comparison
Cleveleys vs Morecambe
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Morecambe wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Cleveleys has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleveleys edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleveleys
£240,129
Morecambe
£208,772
Crime Rate
Cleveleys
70.4
Morecambe
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleveleys
100.0%
Morecambe
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cleveleys
445.5
Morecambe
454.7
EPC Rating
Cleveleys
70
Morecambe
67.6
Median Income
Cleveleys
£28,667
Morecambe
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £208,772, Morecambe undercuts Cleveleys (£240,129) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cleveleys is a terraced at £165,111, while in Morecambe it is a flat at £125,494.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Cleveleys (£369,243 vs £294,226).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Morecambe prices grew faster — 49% 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 Morecambe. The most common crime category in Cleveleys is violent-crime, while in Morecambe 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 Morecambe, which has 11 schools, the figure is 81.8%.
Cleveleys School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Morecambe School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleveleys | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Morecambe averages 454.7 Mbps – ahead of Cleveleys's 445.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.7% of premises in Cleveleys and 99.8% in Morecambe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Cleveleys and 87.8% in Morecambe.
Morecambe is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (455 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cleveleys leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Morecambe averages 67.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,198 in Cleveleys and £1,337 in Morecambe. 59.2% of homes in Cleveleys have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Morecambe.
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 Morecambe and £28,667 in Cleveleys. The median age is 47.1 in Cleveleys and 43.8 in Morecambe. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Cleveleys versus 67.1% in Morecambe. Employment rates stand at 50.9% in Cleveleys and 52.2% in Morecambe.
| Indicator | Cleveleys | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,121 | 32,745 |
| 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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