Fleetwood vs Kirkham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fleetwood is about 41% cheaper on average. Kirkham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fleetwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fleetwood
£145,601
Kirkham
£246,057
Crime Rate
Fleetwood
58.8
Kirkham
54.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fleetwood
83.3%
Kirkham
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fleetwood
464.6
Kirkham
326
EPC Rating
Fleetwood
71.6
Kirkham
71.8
Median Income
Fleetwood
£30,629
Kirkham
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Fleetwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,601 versus £246,057 in Kirkham. The most affordable entry point in Fleetwood is a flat at £83,087, while in Kirkham it is a flat at £109,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Kirkham (£109,000 vs £83,087).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kirkham prices grew faster — 34% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 54.3 offences per 1,000 people, Kirkham 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 Kirkham 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 Fleetwood: 83.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Kirkham.
Fleetwood School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kirkham School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fleetwood | Kirkham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fleetwood enjoy 464.6 Mbps on average, while Kirkham lags behind at 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Fleetwood and 91.4% in Kirkham. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Fleetwood and 58.7% in Kirkham.
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 Kirkham 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 Kirkham. 59.9% of homes in Fleetwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Kirkham.
Kirkham 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 Kirkham has 8,939. Median household income is £31,406.2 in Kirkham and £30,629 in Fleetwood. The median age is 49.5 in Fleetwood and 45.6 in Kirkham. Employment rates stand at 50.7% in Fleetwood and 55.4% in Kirkham.
| Indicator | Fleetwood | Kirkham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,224 | 8,939 |
| 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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