Town comparison
Fleetwood vs Lancaster
Which is better to live in? 12.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Fleetwood offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Fleetwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lancaster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fleetwood
£145,601
Lancaster
£247,557
Crime Rate
Fleetwood
58.8
Lancaster
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fleetwood
83.3%
Lancaster
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Fleetwood
464.6
Lancaster
414.9
EPC Rating
Fleetwood
71.6
Lancaster
67.6
Median Income
Fleetwood
£30,629
Lancaster
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Fleetwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,601 versus £247,557 in Lancaster. The most affordable entry point in Fleetwood is a flat at £83,087, while in Lancaster it is a flat at £149,941.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Lancaster (£149,941 vs £83,087).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lancaster prices grew faster — 22% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 58.8 offences per 1,000 people, Fleetwood is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Lancaster's 73.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fleetwood is violent-crime, while in Lancaster 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 Lancaster: 85.7% 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.
Lancaster School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (12 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fleetwood | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 17 |
| Primary | 7 | 12 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fleetwood enjoy 464.6 Mbps on average, while Lancaster lags behind at 414.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Fleetwood and 97.6% in Lancaster. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Fleetwood and 78.8% in Lancaster.
Fleetwood is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (465 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fleetwood is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Lancaster's band C (score 67.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Fleetwood and £1,337 in Lancaster. 59.9% of homes in Fleetwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Lancaster.
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 Lancaster has 52,646. Median household income is £30,629 in Fleetwood and £29,467 in Lancaster. The median age is 49.5 in Fleetwood and 43.8 in Lancaster. Employment rates stand at 50.7% in Fleetwood and 52.2% in Lancaster.
| Indicator | Fleetwood | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,224 | 52,646 |
| 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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