Town comparison
Bailrigg vs Grange-over-Sands
Which is better to live in? 13.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Grange Over Sands offers lower property prices by roughly 126%.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Grange-over-Sands
£307,759
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Grange-over-Sands
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Grange-over-Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Grange-over-Sands
129.7
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Grange-over-Sands
67
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Grange-over-Sands
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Grange Over Sands is £307,759, which is 126% less than Bailrigg at £695,000. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Grange Over Sands it is a flat at £194,109.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 62% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £429,259).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bailrigg and Grange Over Sands at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bailrigg and Grange Over Sands. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Grange Over Sands has 1 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bailrigg offers faster average downloads at 414.9 Mbps, compared to 129.7 Mbps in Grange Over Sands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 90.5% in Grange Over Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 13.3% in Grange Over Sands.
Bailrigg is the faster of the two by 220% on average download speed (415 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bailrigg are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.6 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Grange Over Sands. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,677 in Grange Over Sands. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Grange Over Sands.
Bailrigg has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Grange Over Sands and £29,467 in Bailrigg. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 48.2 in Grange Over Sands. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 56.8% in Grange Over Sands. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Bailrigg versus 71.4% in Grange Over Sands.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 4,047 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 32% |
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