Askam in Furness vs Ulverston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Askam In Furness offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. For families, Askam In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askam in Furness
£248,122
Ulverston
£286,417
Crime Rate
Askam in Furness
N/A
Ulverston
17.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askam in Furness
100.0%
Ulverston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askam in Furness
431.6
Ulverston
145.5
EPC Rating
Askam in Furness
67
Ulverston
67
Median Income
Askam in Furness
£33,536
Ulverston
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Askam In Furness is £248,122, which is 13% less than Ulverston at £286,417. The most affordable entry point in Askam In Furness is a terraced at £137,606, while in Ulverston it is a terraced at £194,862.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Ulverston (£194,862 vs £137,606).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askam In Furness prices grew faster — 39% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Askam In Furness and Ulverston 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 Ulverston. Askam In Furness has 2 schools in total, while Ulverston has 6.
Askam in Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ulverston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askam in Furness | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Askam In Furness offers faster average downloads at 431.6 Mbps, compared to 145.5 Mbps in Ulverston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Askam In Furness and 84.8% in Ulverston. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Askam In Furness and 17.9% in Ulverston.
Askam In Furness is the faster of the two by 197% on average download speed (432 vs 146 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 Ulverston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Askam In Furness and £1,677 in Ulverston. 47.2% of homes in Askam In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Ulverston.
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 Ulverston. The median age is 48.2 in Askam In Furness and 48.2 in Ulverston. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Askam In Furness and 56.8% in Ulverston. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Askam In Furness versus 71.4% in Ulverston.
| Indicator | Askam in Furness | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,172 | 11,219 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Askam In Furness and Ulverston?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Askam In Furness or Ulverston?
Is Askam In Furness or Ulverston safer?
Which has better schools, Askam In Furness or Ulverston?
Which has faster broadband, Askam In Furness or Ulverston?
Keep exploring