Town comparison
Bailrigg vs Bolton-le-Sands
Which is better to live in? 6.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bolton Le Sands is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 181% lower. Bailrigg has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Bolton-le-Sands
£247,557
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Bolton-le-Sands
73.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Bolton-le-Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Bolton-le-Sands
422.2
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Bolton-le-Sands
67.1
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Bolton-le-Sands
£32,519
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bailrigg commands an average of £695,000, compared with £247,557 in Bolton Le Sands – a difference of 181%. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Bolton Le Sands it is a flat at £149,941.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 63% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £425,366).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBailrigg has a crime rate of 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bolton Le Sands at 73.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Bolton Le Sands it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bailrigg and Bolton Le Sands. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Bolton Le Sands has 2 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Bolton-le-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Bolton-le-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 422.2 Mbps in Bolton Le Sands and 414.9 Mbps in Bailrigg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 96.2% in Bolton Le Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 81.9% in Bolton Le Sands.
Bolton Le Sands is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (422 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bailrigg, scoring 67.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.1 (band C) in Bolton Le Sands. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,592 in Bolton Le Sands. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.2% in Bolton Le Sands.
Bailrigg has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 48.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,518.8 in Bolton Le Sands and £29,467 in Bailrigg. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 47.1 in Bolton Le Sands. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 55.6% in Bolton Le Sands. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Bailrigg versus 70.3% in Bolton Le Sands. Bailrigg has a population of 4,788 and Bolton Le Sands has 6,728.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Bolton-le-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 6,728 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £32,518.8 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 32.1% |
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