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Area guide · West Lancashire

Living in Banks

A snapshot of life in Banks, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Banks is a village in West Lancashire, North West with a population of 4,439. The average house price is £272,518 and the overall crime rate is 48.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Banks ranks

Population

4,439

Avg House Price

£272,518

Crime Rate

48.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

240 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,254

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Banks's detached homes (£380,454) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£112,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Banks prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£215,468 → £272,518).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£380,454	£367,500	22
Semi-Detached	£210,891	£198,500	23
Terraced	£155,500	£132,500	4
Flat	£112,125	£113,000	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Banks is 48.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Banks: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Banks Methodist School	Primary	Good
Banks St Stephen's CofE School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Banks averages 240 Mbps — 140% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Banks homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	65.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,204

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,439
Median Age	46
Median Household Income	£29,254
Employment Rate	54%
Owner Occupied	68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	29.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Banks?

The average house price in Banks is £272,518 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Banks?

The most affordable entry point in Banks is a flat, with an average price of £112,125.

Is Banks a safe place to live?

Banks has a recorded crime rate of 48.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Banks?

Banks has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Banks?

Average broadband download speeds in Banks are around 240 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.4% of premises.

How big is Banks?

Banks is a settlement in West Lancashire with a population of approximately 4,439.

Most compared with

How does Banks stack up against its neighbours?

Adlington (Chorley)

Banks

House price: £291,217 · £272,518
Crime rate: 56.9 · 48
Distance: 13.7 mi

Aintree

Banks

House price: £217,565 · £272,518
Crime rate: 76.1 · 48
Distance: 13.5 mi

Appley Bridge

Banks

House price: £265,435 · £272,518
Crime rate: 92.4 · 48
Distance: 10.7 mi

Bamber Bridge

Banks

House price: £240,197 · £272,518
Crime rate: 55.7 · 48
Distance: 11.0 mi

Banks

Blackpool

House price: £272,518 · £151,166
Crime rate: 48 · 148.7
Distance: 10.9 mi

Banks

Burscough

House price: £272,518 · £271,878
Crime rate: 48 · 48.3
Distance: 6.3 mi

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