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Bamber Bridge vs Warton (Fylde)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bamber Bridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Warton (fylde) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Warton (fylde) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bamber Bridge

£240,197

Warton (Fylde)

£258,150

Crime Rate

Bamber Bridge

55.7

Warton (Fylde)

53.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bamber Bridge

90.0%

Warton (Fylde)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bamber Bridge

412.3

Warton (Fylde)

326

EPC Rating

Bamber Bridge

72.5

Warton (Fylde)

71.8

Median Income

Bamber Bridge

£31,149

Warton (Fylde)

£31,406

Property in Warton (fylde) commands an average of £258,150, compared with £240,197 in Bamber Bridge – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Warton (fylde) it is a flat at £124,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Warton (fylde) (£200,894 vs £146,899).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Warton (fylde) prices grew faster — 23% vs 10%.

Warton (fylde) has a crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Bamber Bridge at 55.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge is violent-crime, while in Warton (fylde) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Warton (fylde), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90% in Bamber Bridge. There are 16 schools in Bamber Bridge and 2 in Warton (fylde).

Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown

90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Warton (Fylde) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBamber BridgeWarton (Fylde)
Total Schools162
Primary132
Secondary30
% Top two bands90%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 412.3 Mbps in Bamber Bridge and 326.0 Mbps in Warton (fylde). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 91.4% in Warton (fylde). Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 58.7% in Warton (fylde).

Bamber Bridge is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (412 vs 326 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bamber Bridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Warton (fylde) averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,166 in Warton (fylde). 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Warton (fylde).

Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,406.2 in Warton (fylde) and £31,149 in Bamber Bridge. The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 45.6 in Warton (fylde). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 70.3% in Warton (fylde). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 55.4% in Warton (fylde).

IndicatorBamber BridgeWarton (Fylde)
Population40,0454,180
Median Age4345.6
Median Household Income£31,149£31,406.2
Employment Rate58.5%55.4%
Owner Occupied68.8%70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%31.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bamber Bridge and Warton (fylde)?
Bamber Bridge and Warton (fylde) are approximately 9.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bamber Bridge or Warton (fylde)?
Bamber Bridge is cheaper, with an average house price of £240,197.
Is Bamber Bridge or Warton (fylde) safer?
Warton (fylde) has the lower crime rate at 53.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bamber Bridge or Warton (fylde)?
Warton (fylde) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bamber Bridge or Warton (fylde)?
Bamber Bridge has faster average broadband at 412.3 Mbps.

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