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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Public Safety in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Public Safety in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Oct 2024–Sep 2025

  • No in-market data is available for Public Safety in Great Britain in the selected period, so this summary focuses on the global baseline and notes where comparison isn’t possible.
  • Globally, cost per lead averaged 36.04 over the last 12 months, peaking in November (41.58) and bottoming in September (20.63).
  • Costs climbed in Q4 (holiday period) and were highest in November, consistent with typical seasonal pressure; Q2 was the priciest quarter on average, while Q3 dropped sharply due to September’s dip.
  • Month-to-month volatility averaged 13.3% (median 9.35%), with the largest single move a -44.3% drop in September.
  • From the first to last month, the global baseline fell 33.7%. High-to-low range spanned about 2.02x.
  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Public Safety and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend, and is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Scope and data

  • Metric: cost per lead (median by month)
  • Industry: Public Safety
  • Country: Great Britain
  • Period: October 2024 to September 2025
  • Selected dataset: no monthly observations available
  • Baseline: global aggregate time series provided for the same period

Global baseline overview

  • Average: 36.04
  • High: 41.58 in Nov 2024
  • Low: 20.63 in Sep 2025
  • Range: 20.95 (about 2.02x between high and low)
  • Change from first to last month: -33.7% (31.12 in Oct 2024 to 20.63 in Sep 2025)
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 13.3%
  • Median absolute month-to-month change: 9.35%
  • Notable moves:
  • Nov +33.6% vs Oct (seasonal spike)
  • Apr +17.5% vs Mar
  • Sep -44.3% vs Aug (sharp dip)

Seasonality patterns

  • Q4 elevation: Oct–Dec averaged 37.44, driven by a November peak at 41.58, aligning with holiday demand.
  • Q1 moderation: Jan–Mar averaged 35.75 after December’s peak.
  • Q2 highest quarter: Apr–Jun averaged 38.86, maintaining elevated costs into late spring/early summer.
  • Q3 softness: Jul–Sep averaged 32.11, pulled down by September’s low.

Selected market vs global

  • There are no monthly observations for Public Safety in Great Britain during this window. As a result:
  • Relative positioning (above market, below average, in line) cannot be determined.
  • Seasonal alignment to the global curve cannot be assessed for Great Britain.
  • The global baseline serves as a directional benchmark for Public Safety when local data is unavailable.

Key month highlights in the baseline

  • November 2024: highest cost per lead at 41.58, following a +33.6% jump from October.
  • March 2025: one of the softer months at 32.84 before rebounding in April.
  • September 2025: notable trough at 20.63, the largest single-month decline of the year (-44.3%).

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Public Safety 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 Public Safety industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. 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.