Town comparison
Fleetwood vs Garstang
Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Fleetwood is about 47% cheaper on average. Garstang has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Garstang edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fleetwood
£145,601
Garstang
£275,419
Crime Rate
Fleetwood
58.8
Garstang
58.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fleetwood
83.3%
Garstang
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fleetwood
464.6
Garstang
374.9
EPC Rating
Fleetwood
71.6
Garstang
70.5
Median Income
Fleetwood
£30,629
Garstang
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Fleetwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,601 versus £275,419 in Garstang. The most affordable entry point in Fleetwood is a flat at £83,087, while in Garstang it is a flat at £146,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Garstang (£231,042 vs £110,053).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Garstang prices grew faster — 23% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Garstang (58.6 per 1,000) compared to Fleetwood (58.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Fleetwood 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 WestSchool quality favours Garstang: 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.
Garstang School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fleetwood | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Garstang lags behind at 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Fleetwood and 92.2% in Garstang. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Fleetwood and 71.1% in Garstang.
Fleetwood is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (465 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fleetwood is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Garstang's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Fleetwood and £1,255 in Garstang. 59.9% of homes in Fleetwood 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 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Fleetwood has a population of 26,224 while Garstang has 5,804. Median household income is £30,904 in Garstang and £30,629 in Fleetwood. The median age is 49.5 in Fleetwood and 46.2 in Garstang. Employment rates stand at 50.7% in Fleetwood and 53.9% in Garstang.
| Indicator | Fleetwood | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,224 | 5,804 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,629 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 50.7% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 33.3% |
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