Bailrigg vs Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Preesall And Knott End On Sea is about 196% cheaper on average. Preesall And Knott End On Sea has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
£234,747
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
456
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
70.5
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea
£30,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Preesall And Knott End On Sea more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £234,747 versus £695,000 in Bailrigg. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Preesall And Knott End On Sea it is a terraced at £142,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 146% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £282,247).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Preesall And Knott End On Sea (59.2 per 1,000) compared to Bailrigg (72.9 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Preesall And Knott End On Sea 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 Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Bailrigg has 0 schools and Preesall And Knott End On Sea has 3 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Preesall And Knott End On Sea enjoy 456.0 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 Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 90.1% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
Preesall And Knott End On Sea is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (456 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Preesall And Knott End On Sea is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Bailrigg's band C (score 67.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,211 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
Preesall And Knott End On Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bailrigg has a population of 4,788 while Preesall And Knott End On Sea has 4,679. Median household income is £30,188 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea and £29,467 in Bailrigg. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 48.2 in Preesall And Knott End On Sea. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 51.1% in Preesall And Knott End On Sea.
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 4,679 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £30,188 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 28.4% |
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