Town comparison
Bolton-le-Sands vs Morecambe
Which is better to live in? 3.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Morecambe 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
Morecambe
£208,772
Crime Rate
Bolton-le-Sands
73.1
Morecambe
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton-le-Sands
100.0%
Morecambe
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton-le-Sands
422.2
Morecambe
454.7
EPC Rating
Bolton-le-Sands
67.1
Morecambe
67.6
Median Income
Bolton-le-Sands
£32,519
Morecambe
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £208,772, Morecambe undercuts Bolton Le Sands (£247,557) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Le Sands is a flat at £149,941, while in Morecambe it is a flat at £125,494.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Bolton Le Sands (£425,366 vs £294,226).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Morecambe prices grew faster — 49% 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 Morecambe at 73.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton Le Sands is violent-crime, while in Morecambe 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 WestOf the 2 schools in Bolton Le Sands, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Morecambe, which has 11 schools, the figure is 81.8%.
Bolton-le-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Morecambe School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolton-le-Sands | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Morecambe averages 454.7 Mbps – ahead of Bolton Le Sands's 422.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Bolton Le Sands and 99.8% in Morecambe. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bolton Le Sands and 87.8% in Morecambe.
Morecambe is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (455 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Morecambe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.6 (C), while Bolton Le Sands averages 67.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bolton Le Sands and £1,337 in Morecambe. 48.2% of homes in Bolton Le Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Morecambe.
Morecambe 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 Morecambe. The median age is 47.1 in Bolton Le Sands and 43.8 in Morecambe. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Bolton Le Sands versus 67.1% in Morecambe. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bolton Le Sands and 52.2% in Morecambe.
| Indicator | Bolton-le-Sands | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,728 | 32,745 |
| 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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