Barrow-in-Furness vs Heysham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Barrow In Furness is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. For families, Barrow In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrow-in-Furness
£172,779
Heysham
£207,543
Crime Rate
Barrow-in-Furness
N/A
Heysham
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrow-in-Furness
100.0%
Heysham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrow-in-Furness
306.6
Heysham
439.1
EPC Rating
Barrow-in-Furness
67
Heysham
67.6
Median Income
Barrow-in-Furness
£33,536
Heysham
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Heysham commands an average of £207,543, compared with £172,779 in Barrow In Furness – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Barrow In Furness is a flat at £79,640, while in Heysham it is a flat at £110,052.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Heysham (£165,006 vs £114,948).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heysham prices grew faster — 55% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Barrow In Furness and Heysham 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 Heysham. There are 27 schools in Barrow In Furness and 5 in Heysham.
Barrow-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Heysham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrow-in-Furness | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 5 |
| Primary | 23 | 5 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.1 Mbps in Heysham and 306.6 Mbps in Barrow In Furness. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Barrow In Furness and 96.4% in Heysham. Gigabit availability stands at 54.1% in Barrow In Furness and 83.8% in Heysham.
Heysham is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (439 vs 307 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Heysham, scoring 67.6 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Barrow In Furness. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Barrow In Furness and £1,337 in Heysham. 47.2% of homes in Barrow In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Heysham.
Heysham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Barrow In Furness and £29,467 in Heysham. The median age is 48.2 in Barrow In Furness and 43.8 in Heysham. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Barrow In Furness and 52.2% in Heysham. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Barrow In Furness versus 67.1% in Heysham. Barrow In Furness has a population of 55,260 and Heysham has 16,593.
| Indicator | Barrow-in-Furness | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,260 | 16,593 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £29,467 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32.3% |
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