Bolton-le-Sands vs Garstang

At £247,557, Bolton Le Sands undercuts Garstang (£275,419) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Le Sands is a flat at £149,941, while in Garstang it is a flat at £146,658.

Residents of Garstang experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.6 per 1,000 versus 73.1 per 1,000 in Bolton Le Sands. The most common crime category in Bolton Le Sands is violent-crime, while in Garstang it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Bolton Le Sands, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Garstang, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bolton Le Sands averages 422.2 Mbps – ahead of Garstang's 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Bolton Le Sands and 92.2% in Garstang. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bolton Le Sands and 71.1% in Garstang.

→Bolton Le Sands is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (422 vs 375 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Garstang leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Bolton Le Sands averages 67.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bolton Le Sands and £1,255 in Garstang. 48.2% of homes in Bolton Le Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Garstang.

→Garstang has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 48.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,518.8 in Bolton Le Sands and £30,904 in Garstang. The median age is 47.1 in Bolton Le Sands and 46.2 in Garstang. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Bolton Le Sands versus 69.2% in Garstang. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bolton Le Sands and 53.9% in Garstang.

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