Town comparison
Bolton-le-Sands vs Ulverston
Which is better to live in? 13.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bolton Le Sands offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Ulverston 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
Ulverston
£286,417
Crime Rate
Bolton-le-Sands
73.1
Ulverston
17.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolton-le-Sands
100.0%
Ulverston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolton-le-Sands
422.2
Ulverston
145.5
EPC Rating
Bolton-le-Sands
67.1
Ulverston
67
Median Income
Bolton-le-Sands
£32,519
Ulverston
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bolton Le Sands more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £247,557 versus £286,417 in Ulverston. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Le Sands is a flat at £149,941, while in Ulverston it is a terraced at £194,862.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Ulverston (£231,583 vs £149,941).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ulverston prices grew faster — 26% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 17.4 offences per 1,000 people, Ulverston is the safer of the two – 320% lower than Bolton Le Sands's 73.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton Le Sands is violent-crime, while in Ulverston 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 WestSchool quality favours Bolton Le Sands: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ulverston.
Bolton-le-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bolton-le-Sands | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bolton Le Sands enjoy 422.2 Mbps on average, while Ulverston lags behind at 145.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Bolton Le Sands and 84.8% in Ulverston. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bolton Le Sands and 17.9% in Ulverston.
Bolton Le Sands is the faster of the two by 190% on average download speed (422 vs 146 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bolton Le Sands is band C (score 67.1), ahead of Ulverston's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bolton Le Sands and £1,677 in Ulverston. 48.2% of homes in Bolton Le Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Ulverston.
Bolton Le Sands has more energy-efficient housing — 48.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bolton Le Sands has a population of 6,728 while Ulverston has 11,219. Median household income is £33,536 in Ulverston and £32,518.8 in Bolton Le Sands. The median age is 47.1 in Bolton Le Sands and 48.2 in Ulverston. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bolton Le Sands and 56.8% in Ulverston.
| Indicator | Bolton-le-Sands | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,728 | 11,219 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,518.8 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 32% |
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