Banks vs Warton (Fylde)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Warton (fylde) wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Banks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banks
£272,518
Warton (Fylde)
£258,150
Crime Rate
Banks
48.0
Warton (Fylde)
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banks
100.0%
Warton (Fylde)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banks
239.5
Warton (Fylde)
326
EPC Rating
Banks
70.8
Warton (Fylde)
71.8
Median Income
Banks
£29,254
Warton (Fylde)
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Banks commands an average of £272,518, compared with £258,150 in Warton (fylde) – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Banks is a flat at £112,125, while in Warton (fylde) it is a flat at £124,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Warton (fylde) (£200,894 vs £155,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banks prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Banks experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48 per 1,000 versus 53.8 per 1,000 in Warton (fylde). The most common crime category in Banks 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.
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 Warton (fylde). There are 2 schools in Banks and 2 in Warton (fylde).
Banks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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.
| Metric | Banks | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 326.0 Mbps in Warton (fylde) and 239.5 Mbps in Banks. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Banks and 91.4% in Warton (fylde). Gigabit availability stands at 23.2% in Banks and 58.7% in Warton (fylde).
Warton (fylde) is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (326 vs 240 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Warton (fylde) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Banks averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,204 in Banks and £1,166 in Warton (fylde). 65.6% of homes in Banks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Warton (fylde).
Warton (fylde) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,406.2 in Warton (fylde) and £29,254 in Banks. The median age is 46 in Banks and 45.6 in Warton (fylde). Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Banks versus 70.3% in Warton (fylde). Employment rates stand at 54% in Banks and 55.4% in Warton (fylde).
| Indicator | Banks | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,439 | 4,180 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,254 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 31.7% |
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