Town comparison
Banks vs Burscough
Which is better to live in? 6.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Burscough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Banks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banks
£272,518
Burscough
£271,878
Crime Rate
Banks
48.0
Burscough
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banks
100.0%
Burscough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banks
239.5
Burscough
388.8
EPC Rating
Banks
70.8
Burscough
71.8
Median Income
Banks
£29,254
Burscough
£31,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £271,878, Burscough undercuts Banks (£272,518) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Banks is a flat at £112,125, while in Burscough it is a flat at £160,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Burscough (£160,554 vs £112,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banks prices grew faster — 26% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBanks has a crime rate of 48 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Burscough at 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banks is violent-crime, while in Burscough 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Banks, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Burscough, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banks | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burscough averages 388.8 Mbps – ahead of Banks's 239.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Banks and 91.4% in Burscough. Gigabit availability stands at 23.2% in Banks and 74.5% in Burscough.
Burscough is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (389 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burscough, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Banks. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Banks and £1,183 in Burscough. 65.6% of homes in Banks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Burscough.
Burscough has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £29,254 in Banks. The median age is 46 in Banks and 44.6 in Burscough. Employment rates stand at 54% in Banks and 57% in Burscough. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Banks versus 71.4% in Burscough. Banks has a population of 4,439 and Burscough has 8,754.
| Indicator | Banks | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,439 | 8,754 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,254 | £31,988.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.9% |
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