Askam in Furness vs Barrow-in-Furness
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barrow In Furness is about 44% cheaper on average. For families, Askam In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askam in Furness
£248,122
Barrow-in-Furness
£172,779
Crime Rate
Askam in Furness
N/A
Barrow-in-Furness
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askam in Furness
100.0%
Barrow-in-Furness
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askam in Furness
431.6
Barrow-in-Furness
306.6
EPC Rating
Askam in Furness
67
Barrow-in-Furness
67
Median Income
Askam in Furness
£33,536
Barrow-in-Furness
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Barrow In Furness is £172,779, which is 44% less than Askam In Furness at £248,122. The most affordable entry point in Askam In Furness is a terraced at £137,606, while in Barrow In Furness it is a flat at £79,640.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Askam In Furness (£137,606 vs £114,948).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askam In Furness prices grew faster — 39% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Askam In Furness and Barrow In Furness at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestAskam In Furness has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Barrow In Furness. Askam In Furness has 2 schools in total, while Barrow In Furness has 27.
Askam in Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barrow-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askam in Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 2 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Askam In Furness offers faster average downloads at 431.6 Mbps, compared to 306.6 Mbps in Barrow In Furness. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Askam In Furness and 98.1% in Barrow In Furness. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Askam In Furness and 54.1% in Barrow In Furness.
Askam In Furness is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (432 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Askam In Furness are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Barrow In Furness. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Askam In Furness and £1,677 in Barrow In Furness. 47.2% of homes in Askam In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Barrow In Furness.
Askam In Furness has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Askam In Furness and £33,536 in Barrow In Furness. The median age is 48.2 in Askam In Furness and 48.2 in Barrow In Furness. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Askam In Furness and 56.8% in Barrow In Furness. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Askam In Furness versus 71.4% in Barrow In Furness.
| Indicator | Askam in Furness | Barrow-in-Furness |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,172 | 55,260 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32% |
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