Barrow-in-Furness vs Grange-over-Sands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Barrow In Furness is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. For families, Barrow In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrow-in-Furness
£172,779
Grange-over-Sands
£307,759
Crime Rate
Barrow-in-Furness
N/A
Grange-over-Sands
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrow-in-Furness
100.0%
Grange-over-Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrow-in-Furness
306.6
Grange-over-Sands
129.7
EPC Rating
Barrow-in-Furness
67
Grange-over-Sands
67
Median Income
Barrow-in-Furness
£33,536
Grange-over-Sands
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Grange Over Sands commands an average of £307,759, compared with £172,779 in Barrow In Furness – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Barrow In Furness is a flat at £79,640, while in Grange Over Sands it is a flat at £194,109.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£194,109 vs £79,640).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barrow In Furness prices grew faster — 35% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Barrow In Furness and Grange Over Sands 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 Grange Over Sands. There are 27 schools in Barrow In Furness and 1 in Grange Over Sands.
Barrow-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrow-in-Furness | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 1 |
| Primary | 23 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 306.6 Mbps in Barrow In Furness and 129.7 Mbps in Grange Over Sands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Barrow In Furness and 90.5% in Grange Over Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 54.1% in Barrow In Furness and 13.3% in Grange Over Sands.
Barrow In Furness is the faster of the two by 136% on average download speed (307 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barrow In Furness leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67 (C), while Grange Over Sands averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Barrow In Furness and £1,677 in Grange Over Sands. 47.2% of homes in Barrow In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Grange Over Sands.
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 Grange Over Sands. The median age is 48.2 in Barrow In Furness and 48.2 in Grange Over Sands. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Barrow In Furness versus 71.4% in Grange Over Sands. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Barrow In Furness and 56.8% in Grange Over Sands.
| Indicator | Barrow-in-Furness | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,260 | 4,047 |
| 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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