Town comparison
Bolton-le-Sands vs Heysham
Which is better to live in? 4.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Heysham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Bolton Le Sands has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolton Le Sands edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolton-le-Sands
£247,557
Heysham
£207,543
Crime Rate
Bolton-le-Sands
73.1
Heysham
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton-le-Sands
100.0%
Heysham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton-le-Sands
422.2
Heysham
439.1
EPC Rating
Bolton-le-Sands
67.1
Heysham
67.6
Median Income
Bolton-le-Sands
£32,519
Heysham
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bolton Le Sands commands an average of £247,557, compared with £207,543 in Heysham – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Le Sands is a flat at £149,941, while in Heysham it is a flat at £110,052.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Bolton Le Sands (£425,366 vs £294,705).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heysham prices grew faster — 55% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBolton Le Sands has a crime rate of 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Heysham at 73.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton Le Sands is violent-crime, while in Heysham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Bolton Le Sands, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Heysham. There are 2 schools in Bolton Le Sands and 5 in Heysham.
Bolton-le-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bolton-le-Sands | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.1 Mbps in Heysham and 422.2 Mbps in Bolton Le Sands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Bolton Le Sands and 96.4% in Heysham. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bolton Le Sands and 83.8% in Heysham.
Heysham is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (439 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Heysham, scoring 67.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.1 (band C) in Bolton Le Sands. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bolton Le Sands and £1,337 in Heysham. 48.2% of homes in Bolton Le Sands 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 48.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,518.8 in Bolton Le Sands and £29,467 in Heysham. The median age is 47.1 in Bolton Le Sands and 43.8 in Heysham. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bolton Le Sands and 52.2% in Heysham. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Bolton Le Sands versus 67.1% in Heysham. Bolton Le Sands has a population of 6,728 and Heysham has 16,593.
| Indicator | Bolton-le-Sands | Heysham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,728 | 16,593 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,518.8 | £29,467 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 32.3% |
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