Carleton vs Garstang
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Carleton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Garstang has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Carleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carleton
£272,429
Garstang
£275,419
Crime Rate
Carleton
58.8
Garstang
58.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carleton
100.0%
Garstang
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carleton
456
Garstang
374.9
EPC Rating
Carleton
70.5
Garstang
70.5
Median Income
Carleton
£30,188
Garstang
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Garstang commands an average of £275,419, compared with £272,429 in Carleton – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Carleton is a flat at £182,375, while in Garstang it is a flat at £146,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Carleton (£473,750 vs £338,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Garstang prices grew faster — 23% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestGarstang has a crime rate of 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Carleton at 58.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Carleton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Carleton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Garstang. There are 2 schools in Carleton and 2 in Garstang.
Carleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Garstang School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carleton | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 456.0 Mbps in Carleton and 374.9 Mbps in Garstang. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Carleton and 92.2% in Garstang. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Carleton and 71.1% in Garstang.
Carleton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (456 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Carleton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Garstang averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,211 in Carleton and £1,255 in Garstang. 60.2% of homes in Carleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Garstang.
Carleton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,904 in Garstang and £30,188 in Carleton. The median age is 48.2 in Carleton and 46.2 in Garstang. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Carleton versus 69.2% in Garstang. Employment rates stand at 51.1% in Carleton and 53.9% in Garstang.
| Indicator | Carleton | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,793 | 5,804 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,188 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 51.1% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 33.3% |
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