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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Healthcare in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Healthcare in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Healthcare in Great Britain compared to the global trend.
  • Great Britain Healthcare sits below market overall: average cost per lead (CPL) is 18.72 vs. the global baseline’s 37.06 (about 49% lower).
  • Month-to-month volatility is high in the selected data, driven by a July spike. Average absolute monthly move is ~23.0 vs. the baseline’s ~3.4.
  • Seasonality diverges from the global pattern: the global baseline peaks in November (Q4 lift), while Great Britain Healthcare stays very low in Q4 and rises sharply post-holidays.
  • First-to-last month change for Great Britain Healthcare: +~3,180% (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025). Global baseline over the same window: +12.6%.

What the data covers

  • Metric: cost per lead
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Country: Great Britain
  • Period compared on overlapping months: September 2024 to August 2025

Great Britain Healthcare: trend highlights

  • Average: 18.72 across the period; excluding the July spike, the average is ~10.01.
  • High/Low: High in July 2025 at 114.59; low in September 2024 at 0.47. Range: 114.12.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change is ~23.0. Notable shifts include:
  • December 2024 to January 2025: 0.74 → 14.66 (sharp post-holiday surge)
  • February to March 2025: 14.30 → 3.43 (pullback)
  • March to June 2025: steady climb to 23.46
  • July 2025: spike to 114.59, then normalization to 15.43 in August
  • Overall change: From 0.47 (Sep 2024) to 15.43 (Aug 2025), up ~3,180%.

Global baseline: context

  • Average: 37.06 for the same months.
  • High/Low: High in November 2024 at 41.58; low in October 2024 at 31.12. Range: 10.45.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month move ~3.4, much steadier than the selected trend.
  • Seasonality: Clear Q4 lift, peaking in November; moderate cooling in January, then relatively stable through summer.

Side-by-side comparison

  • Relative position:
  • Below market in 11 of 12 months; most extreme discounts vs. global in September–December 2024 (90–99% below).
  • Above market only in July 2025 (114.59 vs. 38.67), nearly 3x the global baseline.
  • Typical gap:
  • Spring–early summer 2025 remains below average but closer to market: April (20.23 vs. 38.59, ~48% lower), June (23.46 vs. 38.35, ~39% lower).
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Global shows classic Q4 cost pressure; Great Britain Healthcare does not exhibit a Q4 lift, instead rising in Q1 and peaking in midsummer.

Month-by-month notable movements

  • Q4 2024: Exceptionally low CPLs (0.47–2.74), far below the global Q4 peak.
  • Jan–Feb 2025: Elevated CPLs (14.66 and 14.30) vs. a moderating global baseline.
  • March 2025: Dip to 3.43, then a climb through June (23.46).
  • July 2025: One-off spike to 114.59; August normalizes to 15.43.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and Great Britain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Healthcare industry, Facebook ad costs can be higher than average due to specialized audience targeting and compliance requirements. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.