Bailrigg vs Carnforth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Carnforth offers lower property prices by roughly 123%. Bailrigg has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Carnforth
£312,342
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Carnforth
73.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Carnforth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Carnforth
422.2
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Carnforth
67.1
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Carnforth
£32,519
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Carnforth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £312,342 versus £695,000 in Bailrigg. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Carnforth it is a flat at £205,720.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 61% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £432,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bailrigg (72.9 per 1,000) compared to Carnforth (73.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Carnforth 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 Carnforth. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Carnforth has 4 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Carnforth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Carnforth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 4 |
| Primary | 0 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carnforth enjoy 422.2 Mbps on average, while Bailrigg lags behind at 414.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 96.2% in Carnforth. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 81.9% in Carnforth.
Carnforth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (422 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bailrigg is band C (score 67.6), ahead of Carnforth's band C (score 67.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,592 in Carnforth. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.2% in Carnforth.
Bailrigg has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 48.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bailrigg has a population of 4,788 while Carnforth has 5,852. Median household income is £32,518.8 in Carnforth and £29,467 in Bailrigg. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 47.1 in Carnforth. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 55.6% in Carnforth.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Carnforth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 5,852 |
| 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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