Town comparison
Banks vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Fulwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Banks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banks
£272,518
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Banks
48.0
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banks
100.0%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banks
239.5
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Banks
70.8
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Banks
£29,254
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Banks commands an average of £272,518, compared with £239,905 in Fulwood – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Banks is a flat at £112,125, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Banks (£112,125 vs £99,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banks prices grew faster — 26% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBanks has a crime rate of 48 per 1,000 residents, which is 101% lower than Fulwood at 96.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banks is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 WestFamilies may prefer Banks, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Fulwood. There are 2 schools in Banks and 17 in Fulwood.
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banks | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 413.9 Mbps in Fulwood and 239.5 Mbps in Banks. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Banks and 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 23.2% in Banks and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Fulwood is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (414 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fulwood, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Banks. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Banks and £1,105 in Fulwood. 65.6% of homes in Banks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Fulwood has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,254 in Banks and £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 46 in Banks and 39.5 in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Banks and 56.2% in Fulwood. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Banks versus 58.3% in Fulwood. Banks has a population of 4,439 and Fulwood has 34,693.
| Indicator | Banks | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,439 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 46 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,254 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.7% |
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