Banks vs Carleton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Carleton 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
Carleton
£272,429
Crime Rate
Banks
48.0
Carleton
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banks
100.0%
Carleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banks
239.5
Carleton
456
EPC Rating
Banks
70.8
Carleton
70.5
Median Income
Banks
£29,254
Carleton
£30,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £272,429, Carleton 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 Carleton it is a flat at £182,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Carleton (£182,375 vs £112,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banks prices grew faster — 26% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBanks has a crime rate of 48 per 1,000 residents, which is 22% lower than Carleton at 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banks is violent-crime, while in Carleton 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 Carleton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banks | Carleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Carleton averages 456.0 Mbps – ahead of Banks's 239.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Banks and 96.2% in Carleton. Gigabit availability stands at 23.2% in Banks and 90.1% in Carleton.
Carleton is the faster of the two by 90% on average download speed (456 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banks, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Carleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Banks and £1,211 in Carleton. 65.6% of homes in Banks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Carleton.
Banks has more energy-efficient housing — 65.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,188 in Carleton and £29,254 in Banks. The median age is 46 in Banks and 48.2 in Carleton. Employment rates stand at 54% in Banks and 51.1% in Carleton. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Banks versus 67.5% in Carleton. Banks has a population of 4,439 and Carleton has 4,793.
| Indicator | Banks | Carleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,439 | 4,793 |
| Median Age | 46 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,254 | £30,188 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 28.4% |
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