Barrow-in-Furness vs Ulverston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barrow In Furness offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. For families, Barrow In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrow-in-Furness
£172,779
Ulverston
£286,417
Crime Rate
Barrow-in-Furness
N/A
Ulverston
17.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrow-in-Furness
100.0%
Ulverston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrow-in-Furness
306.6
Ulverston
145.5
EPC Rating
Barrow-in-Furness
67
Ulverston
67
Median Income
Barrow-in-Furness
£33,536
Ulverston
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barrow In Furness more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,779 versus £286,417 in Ulverston. The most affordable entry point in Barrow In Furness is a flat at £79,640, while in Ulverston it is a terraced at £194,862.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Ulverston (£231,583 vs £79,640).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barrow In Furness prices grew faster — 35% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Barrow In Furness and Ulverston at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Barrow In Furness: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ulverston.
Barrow-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ulverston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrow-in-Furness | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 6 |
| Primary | 23 | 5 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barrow In Furness enjoy 306.6 Mbps on average, while Ulverston lags behind at 145.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Barrow In Furness and 84.8% in Ulverston. Gigabit availability stands at 54.1% in Barrow In Furness and 17.9% in Ulverston.
Barrow In Furness is the faster of the two by 111% on average download speed (307 vs 146 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barrow In Furness is band C (score 67), ahead of Ulverston's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Barrow In Furness and £1,677 in Ulverston. 47.2% of homes in Barrow In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Ulverston.
Barrow In Furness has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barrow In Furness has a population of 55,260 while Ulverston has 11,219. Median household income is £33,536 in Barrow In Furness and £33,536 in Ulverston. The median age is 48.2 in Barrow In Furness and 48.2 in Ulverston. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Barrow In Furness and 56.8% in Ulverston.
| Indicator | Barrow-in-Furness | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,260 | 11,219 |
| 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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