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Barrow-in-Furness vs Dalton-in-Furness

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 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)

Families 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.

MetricBarrow-in-FurnessDalton-in-Furness
Total Schools275
Primary234
Secondary41
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarrow-in-FurnessDalton-in-Furness
Population55,2607,551
Median Age48.248.2
Median Household Income£33,536£33,536
Employment Rate56.8%56.8%
Owner Occupied71.4%71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32%32%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barrow In Furness and Dalton In Furness?
Barrow In Furness and Dalton In Furness are approximately 3.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barrow In Furness or Dalton In Furness?
Barrow In Furness is cheaper, with an average house price of £172,779.
Is Barrow In Furness or Dalton In Furness safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barrow In Furness or Dalton In Furness?
Barrow In Furness has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barrow In Furness or Dalton In Furness?
Dalton In Furness has faster average broadband at 470.5 Mbps.

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