Bailrigg vs Lancaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lancaster is about 181% cheaper on average. Bailrigg has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Lancaster
£247,557
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Lancaster
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Lancaster
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Lancaster
414.9
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Lancaster
67.6
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Lancaster
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Lancaster is £247,557, which is 181% less than Bailrigg at £695,000. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Lancaster it is a flat at £149,941.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 63% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £425,366).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 72.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bailrigg is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Lancaster's 73.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Lancaster 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 Lancaster. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Lancaster has 17 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Lancaster School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (12 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 17 |
| Primary | 0 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bailrigg offers faster average downloads at 414.9 Mbps, compared to 414.9 Mbps in Lancaster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 97.6% in Lancaster. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 78.8% in Lancaster.
Bailrigg is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (415 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 Lancaster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,337 in Lancaster. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Lancaster.
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 Lancaster. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 43.8 in Lancaster. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 52.2% in Lancaster. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Bailrigg versus 67.1% in Lancaster.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 52,646 |
| 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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