Askam in Furness vs Grange-over-Sands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Askam In Furness wins on house prices with a 19% gap. For families, Askam In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askam in Furness
£248,122
Grange-over-Sands
£307,759
Crime Rate
Askam in Furness
N/A
Grange-over-Sands
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askam in Furness
100.0%
Grange-over-Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askam in Furness
431.6
Grange-over-Sands
129.7
EPC Rating
Askam in Furness
67
Grange-over-Sands
67
Median Income
Askam in Furness
£33,536
Grange-over-Sands
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £248,122, Askam In Furness undercuts Grange Over Sands (£307,759) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Askam In Furness is a terraced at £137,606, while in Grange Over Sands it is a flat at £194,109.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£249,921 vs £137,606).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askam In Furness prices grew faster — 39% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Askam In Furness and Grange Over Sands 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 Grange Over Sands, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Askam in Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askam in Furness | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Askam In Furness averages 431.6 Mbps – ahead of Grange Over Sands's 129.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Askam In Furness and 90.5% in Grange Over Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Askam In Furness and 13.3% in Grange Over Sands.
Askam In Furness is the faster of the two by 233% on average download speed (432 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Askam In Furness, scoring 67 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Grange Over Sands. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Askam In Furness and £1,677 in Grange Over Sands. 47.2% of homes in Askam In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Grange Over Sands.
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 Grange Over Sands. The median age is 48.2 in Askam In Furness and 48.2 in Grange Over Sands. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Askam In Furness and 56.8% in Grange Over Sands. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Askam In Furness versus 71.4% in Grange Over Sands. Askam In Furness has a population of 3,172 and Grange Over Sands has 4,047.
| Indicator | Askam in Furness | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,172 | 4,047 |
| 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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