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Askam in Furness vs Dalton-in-Furness

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Dalton In Furness is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. For families, Askam In Furness edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Askam in Furness

£248,122

Dalton-in-Furness

£174,210

Crime Rate

Askam in Furness

N/A

Dalton-in-Furness

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Askam in Furness

100.0%

Dalton-in-Furness

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Askam in Furness

431.6

Dalton-in-Furness

470.5

EPC Rating

Askam in Furness

67

Dalton-in-Furness

67

Median Income

Askam in Furness

£33,536

Dalton-in-Furness

£33,536

At £174,210, Dalton In Furness undercuts Askam In Furness (£248,122) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Askam In Furness is a terraced at £137,606, while in Dalton In Furness it is a terraced at £140,774.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Askam In Furness (£383,111 vs £292,077).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Dalton In Furness prices grew faster — 44% vs 39%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Askam In Furness and Dalton In Furness at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 2 schools in Askam In Furness, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dalton In Furness, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Askam in Furness School Inspection Breakdown

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

Dalton-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAskam in FurnessDalton-in-Furness
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Dalton In Furness averages 470.5 Mbps – ahead of Askam In Furness's 431.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Askam In Furness and 96.6% in Dalton In Furness. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Askam In Furness and 93.4% in Dalton In Furness.

Dalton In Furness is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (471 vs 432 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Askam In Furness leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67 (C), while Dalton In Furness averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Askam In Furness and £1,677 in Dalton In Furness. 47.2% of homes in Askam In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Dalton 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 Dalton In Furness. The median age is 48.2 in Askam In Furness and 48.2 in Dalton In Furness. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Askam In Furness versus 71.4% in Dalton In Furness. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Askam In Furness and 56.8% in Dalton In Furness.

IndicatorAskam in FurnessDalton-in-Furness
Population3,1727,551
Median Age48.248.2
Median Household Income£33,536£33,536
Employment Rate56.8%56.8%
Owner Occupied71.4%71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32%32%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Askam In Furness and Dalton In Furness?
Askam In Furness and Dalton In Furness are approximately 2.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Askam In Furness or Dalton In Furness?
Dalton In Furness is cheaper, with an average house price of £174,210.
Is Askam In Furness or Dalton In Furness safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Askam In Furness or Dalton In Furness?
Askam In Furness has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Askam In Furness or Dalton In Furness?
Dalton In Furness has faster average broadband at 470.5 Mbps.

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