Town comparison
Fleetwood vs Lytham St Anne's
Which is better to live in? 11.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Fleetwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 49% lower. Lytham St Anne's has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lytham St Anne's edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fleetwood
£145,601
Lytham St Anne's
£285,850
Crime Rate
Fleetwood
58.8
Lytham St Anne's
54.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fleetwood
83.3%
Lytham St Anne's
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fleetwood
464.6
Lytham St Anne's
444.1
EPC Rating
Fleetwood
71.6
Lytham St Anne's
71.4
Median Income
Fleetwood
£30,629
Lytham St Anne's
£33,230
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £145,601, Fleetwood undercuts Lytham St Anne's (£285,850) by around 49% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fleetwood is a flat at £83,087, while in Lytham St Anne's it is a flat at £161,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Lytham St Anne's (£263,058 vs £110,053).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lytham St Anne's prices grew faster — 30% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestLytham St Anne's has a crime rate of 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Fleetwood at 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fleetwood is violent-crime, while in Lytham St Anne's 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 WestOf the 9 schools in Fleetwood, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lytham St Anne's, which has 11 schools, the figure is 100%.
Fleetwood School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lytham St Anne's School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fleetwood | Lytham St Anne's |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Primary | 7 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fleetwood averages 464.6 Mbps – ahead of Lytham St Anne's's 444.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Fleetwood and 98.7% in Lytham St Anne's. Gigabit availability stands at 91.5% in Fleetwood and 84.9% in Lytham St Anne's.
Fleetwood is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (465 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fleetwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Lytham St Anne's averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Fleetwood and £1,237 in Lytham St Anne's. 59.9% of homes in Fleetwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Lytham St Anne's.
Lytham St Anne's has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,230 in Lytham St Anne's and £30,629 in Fleetwood. The median age is 49.5 in Fleetwood and 50.4 in Lytham St Anne's. Owner-occupancy is 73.3% in Fleetwood versus 71.6% in Lytham St Anne's. Employment rates stand at 50.7% in Fleetwood and 51.6% in Lytham St Anne's.
| Indicator | Fleetwood | Lytham St Anne's |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,224 | 42,693 |
| Median Age | 49.5 | 50.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,629 | £33,230 |
| Employment Rate | 50.7% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.3% | 34.5% |
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