Barrow-in-Furness vs Dalton-in-Furness
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barrow In Furness wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Barrow In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrow-in-Furness
£172,779
Dalton-in-Furness
£174,210
Crime Rate
Barrow-in-Furness
N/A
Dalton-in-Furness
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrow-in-Furness
100.0%
Dalton-in-Furness
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrow-in-Furness
306.6
Dalton-in-Furness
470.5
EPC Rating
Barrow-in-Furness
67
Dalton-in-Furness
67
Median Income
Barrow-in-Furness
£33,536
Dalton-in-Furness
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Dalton In Furness commands an average of £174,210, compared with £172,779 in Barrow In Furness – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Barrow In Furness is a flat at £79,640, while in Dalton In Furness it is a terraced at £140,774.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Dalton In Furness (£141,500 vs £79,640).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dalton In Furness prices grew faster — 44% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Barrow In Furness and Dalton In Furness at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Barrow In Furness, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Dalton In Furness. There are 27 schools in Barrow In Furness and 5 in Dalton In Furness.
Barrow-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dalton-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrow-in-Furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 5 |
| Primary | 23 | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 470.5 Mbps in Dalton In Furness and 306.6 Mbps in Barrow In Furness. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Barrow In Furness and 96.6% in Dalton In Furness. Gigabit availability stands at 54.1% in Barrow In Furness and 93.4% in Dalton In Furness.
Dalton In Furness is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (471 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barrow In Furness, scoring 67 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Dalton In Furness. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Barrow In Furness and £1,677 in Dalton In Furness. 47.2% of homes in Barrow In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Dalton In Furness.
Barrow In Furness has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Barrow In Furness and £33,536 in Dalton In Furness. The median age is 48.2 in Barrow In Furness and 48.2 in Dalton In Furness. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Barrow In Furness and 56.8% in Dalton In Furness. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Barrow In Furness versus 71.4% in Dalton In Furness. Barrow In Furness has a population of 55,260 and Dalton In Furness has 7,551.
| Indicator | Barrow-in-Furness | Dalton-in-Furness |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,260 | 7,551 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32% |
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