Carnforth vs Grange-over-Sands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Grange Over Sands offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. For families, Carnforth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carnforth
£312,342
Grange-over-Sands
£307,759
Crime Rate
Carnforth
73.3
Grange-over-Sands
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carnforth
100.0%
Grange-over-Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carnforth
422.2
Grange-over-Sands
129.7
EPC Rating
Carnforth
67.1
Grange-over-Sands
67
Median Income
Carnforth
£32,519
Grange-over-Sands
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Grange Over Sands more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £307,759 versus £312,342 in Carnforth. The most affordable entry point in Carnforth is a flat at £205,720, while in Grange Over Sands it is a flat at £194,109.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£249,921 vs £210,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grange Over Sands prices grew faster — 31% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Carnforth and Grange Over Sands at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Carnforth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Grange Over Sands.
Carnforth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carnforth | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carnforth enjoy 422.2 Mbps on average, while Grange Over Sands lags behind at 129.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Carnforth and 90.5% in Grange Over Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Carnforth and 13.3% in Grange Over Sands.
Carnforth is the faster of the two by 226% on average download speed (422 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carnforth is band C (score 67.1), ahead of Grange Over Sands's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Carnforth and £1,677 in Grange Over Sands. 48.2% of homes in Carnforth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Grange Over Sands.
Carnforth has more energy-efficient housing — 48.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Carnforth has a population of 5,852 while Grange Over Sands has 4,047. Median household income is £33,536 in Grange Over Sands and £32,518.8 in Carnforth. The median age is 47.1 in Carnforth and 48.2 in Grange Over Sands. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Carnforth and 56.8% in Grange Over Sands.
| Indicator | Carnforth | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,852 | 4,047 |
| 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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