Town comparison
Fleetwood vs Freckleton
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Fleetwood is about 37% cheaper on average. Freckleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Freckleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fleetwood
£145,601
Freckleton
£231,906
Crime Rate
Fleetwood
58.8
Freckleton
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fleetwood
83.3%
Freckleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fleetwood
464.6
Freckleton
326
EPC Rating
Fleetwood
71.6
Freckleton
71.8
Median Income
Fleetwood
£30,629
Freckleton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Fleetwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,601 versus £231,906 in Freckleton. The most affordable entry point in Fleetwood is a flat at £83,087, while in Freckleton it is a flat at £83,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Freckleton (£183,431 vs £110,053).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Freckleton prices grew faster — 41% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 54.5 offences per 1,000 people, Freckleton is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Fleetwood's 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fleetwood is violent-crime, while in Freckleton 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 Freckleton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Freckleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fleetwood | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fleetwood enjoy 464.6 Mbps on average, while Freckleton lags behind at 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Fleetwood and 91.4% in Freckleton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Fleetwood and 58.7% in Freckleton.
Fleetwood is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (465 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Freckleton is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Fleetwood's band C (score 71.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Fleetwood and £1,166 in Freckleton. 59.9% of homes in Fleetwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Freckleton.
Freckleton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Fleetwood has a population of 26,224 while Freckleton has 4,478. Median household income is £31,406.2 in Freckleton and £30,629 in Fleetwood. The median age is 49.5 in Fleetwood and 45.6 in Freckleton. Employment rates stand at 50.7% in Fleetwood and 55.4% in Freckleton.
| Indicator | Fleetwood | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,224 | 4,478 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,629 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 50.7% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 31.7% |
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