Burscough vs Warton (Fylde)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Warton (fylde) offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burscough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burscough
£271,878
Warton (Fylde)
£258,150
Crime Rate
Burscough
48.3
Warton (Fylde)
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burscough
100.0%
Warton (Fylde)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burscough
388.8
Warton (Fylde)
326
EPC Rating
Burscough
71.8
Warton (Fylde)
71.8
Median Income
Burscough
£31,989
Warton (Fylde)
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Warton (fylde) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £258,150 versus £271,878 in Burscough. The most affordable entry point in Burscough is a flat at £160,554, while in Warton (fylde) it is a flat at £124,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Burscough (£160,554 vs £124,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burscough prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Burscough is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Warton (fylde)'s 53.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burscough is violent-crime, while in Warton (fylde) 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 Burscough: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Warton (fylde).
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Warton (Fylde) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burscough | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burscough enjoy 388.8 Mbps on average, while Warton (fylde) lags behind at 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Burscough and 91.4% in Warton (fylde). Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Burscough and 58.7% in Warton (fylde).
Burscough is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (389 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burscough is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Warton (fylde)'s band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Burscough and £1,166 in Warton (fylde). 68.8% of homes in Burscough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Warton (fylde).
Burscough has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burscough has a population of 8,754 while Warton (fylde) has 4,180. Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £31,406.2 in Warton (fylde). The median age is 44.6 in Burscough and 45.6 in Warton (fylde). Employment rates stand at 57% in Burscough and 55.4% in Warton (fylde).
| Indicator | Burscough | Warton (Fylde) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,754 | 4,180 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,988.5 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 31.7% |
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