Bailrigg vs Carleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carleton wins on house prices with a 155% gap. Carleton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Carleton
£272,429
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Carleton
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Carleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Carleton
456
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Carleton
70.5
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Carleton
£30,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £272,429, Carleton undercuts Bailrigg (£695,000) by around 155% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Carleton it is a flat at £182,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £473,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Carleton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.8 per 1,000 versus 72.9 per 1,000 in Bailrigg. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Carleton 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 Carleton. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Carleton has 2 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Carleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Carleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Carleton averages 456.0 Mbps – ahead of Bailrigg's 414.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 96.2% in Carleton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 90.1% in Carleton.
Carleton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (456 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Carleton, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 67.6 (band C) in Bailrigg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,211 in Carleton. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Carleton.
Carleton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,188 in Carleton and £29,467 in Bailrigg. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 48.2 in Carleton. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 51.1% in Carleton. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Bailrigg versus 67.5% in Carleton. Bailrigg has a population of 4,788 and Carleton has 4,793.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Carleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 4,793 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £30,188 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 28.4% |
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