Town comparison
Bailrigg vs Garstang
Which is better to live in? 7.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Garstang is about 152% cheaper on average. Garstang has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Garstang
£275,419
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Garstang
58.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Garstang
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Garstang
374.9
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Garstang
70.5
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Garstang
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Garstang is £275,419, which is 152% less than Bailrigg at £695,000. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Garstang it is a flat at £146,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 106% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £338,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Garstang (58.6 per 1,000) compared to Bailrigg (72.9 per 1,000), a 24% difference. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Garstang 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 Garstang. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Garstang has 2 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Garstang School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bailrigg offers faster average downloads at 414.9 Mbps, compared to 374.9 Mbps in Garstang. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 92.2% in Garstang. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 71.1% in Garstang.
Bailrigg is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (415 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Garstang are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 67.6 (band C) in Bailrigg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,255 in Garstang. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Garstang.
Garstang has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,904 in Garstang and £29,467 in Bailrigg. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 46.2 in Garstang. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 53.9% in Garstang. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Bailrigg versus 69.2% in Garstang.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 5,804 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 33.3% |
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