Town comparison
Fleetwood vs Heysham
Which is better to live in? 10.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Fleetwood is about 30% cheaper on average. Fleetwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heysham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fleetwood
£145,601
Heysham
£207,543
Crime Rate
Fleetwood
58.8
Heysham
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fleetwood
83.3%
Heysham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fleetwood
464.6
Heysham
439.1
EPC Rating
Fleetwood
71.6
Heysham
67.6
Median Income
Fleetwood
£30,629
Heysham
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Fleetwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,601 versus £207,543 in Heysham. The most affordable entry point in Fleetwood is a flat at £83,087, while in Heysham it is a flat at £110,052.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Heysham (£165,006 vs £110,053).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heysham prices grew faster — 55% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Fleetwood (58.8 per 1,000) compared to Heysham (73.2 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Fleetwood 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 WestSchool quality favours Heysham: 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.
Heysham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fleetwood | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fleetwood enjoy 464.6 Mbps on average, while Heysham lags behind at 439.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Fleetwood and 96.4% in Heysham. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Fleetwood and 83.8% in Heysham.
Fleetwood is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (465 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fleetwood is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Heysham's band C (score 67.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Fleetwood and £1,337 in Heysham. 59.9% of homes in Fleetwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Heysham.
Fleetwood has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Fleetwood has a population of 26,224 while Heysham has 16,593. Median household income is £30,629 in Fleetwood and £29,467 in Heysham. The median age is 49.5 in Fleetwood and 43.8 in Heysham. Employment rates stand at 50.7% in Fleetwood and 52.2% in Heysham.
| Indicator | Fleetwood | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,224 | 16,593 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,629 | £29,467 |
| Employment Rate | 50.7% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 32.3% |
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