Town comparison
Bailrigg vs Heysham
Which is better to live in? 5.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Heysham is about 235% cheaper on average. Bailrigg has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Heysham
£207,543
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Heysham
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Heysham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Heysham
439.1
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Heysham
67.6
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Heysham
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Heysham is £207,543, which is 235% less than Bailrigg at £695,000. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Heysham it is a flat at £110,052.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 136% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £294,705).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 55%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Bailrigg (72.9 per 1,000) compared to Heysham (73.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Heysham 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 Heysham. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Heysham has 5 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Heysham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 5 |
| Primary | 0 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Heysham offers faster average downloads at 439.1 Mbps, compared to 414.9 Mbps in Bailrigg. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 96.4% in Heysham. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 83.8% in Heysham.
Heysham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (439 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bailrigg are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.6 (band C) versus 67.6 (band C) in Heysham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,337 in Heysham. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Heysham.
Bailrigg has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,467 in Bailrigg and £29,467 in Heysham. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 43.8 in Heysham. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 52.2% in Heysham. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Bailrigg versus 67.1% in Heysham.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 16,593 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £29,467 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 32.3% |
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