Askam in Furness vs Dalton-in-Furness
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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 & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime 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)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf 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.
| Metric | Askam in Furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Askam in Furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,172 | 7,551 |
| 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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