Town comparison
Bamber Bridge vs Garstang
Which is better to live in? 13.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bamber Bridge is about 13% cheaper on average. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Garstang edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Garstang
£275,419
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Garstang
58.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Garstang
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Garstang
374.9
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Garstang
70.5
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Garstang
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bamber Bridge is £240,197, which is 13% less than Garstang at £275,419. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Garstang it is a flat at £146,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Garstang (£231,042 vs £146,899).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Garstang prices grew faster — 23% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 55.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bamber Bridge is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Garstang's 58.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge 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 WestGarstang has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Bamber Bridge. Bamber Bridge has 16 schools in total, while Garstang has 2.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Garstang School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bamber Bridge offers faster average downloads at 412.3 Mbps, compared to 374.9 Mbps in Garstang. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 92.2% in Garstang. Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 71.1% in Garstang.
Bamber Bridge is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (412 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bamber Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Garstang. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,255 in Garstang. 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Garstang.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £30,904 in Garstang. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 46.2 in Garstang. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 53.9% in Garstang. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 69.2% in Garstang.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 5,804 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.3% |
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