Dalton-in-Furness vs Grange-over-Sands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dalton In Furness is about 43% cheaper on average. For families, Dalton In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalton-in-Furness
£174,210
Grange-over-Sands
£307,759
Crime Rate
Dalton-in-Furness
N/A
Grange-over-Sands
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalton-in-Furness
100.0%
Grange-over-Sands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dalton-in-Furness
470.5
Grange-over-Sands
129.7
EPC Rating
Dalton-in-Furness
67
Grange-over-Sands
67
Median Income
Dalton-in-Furness
£33,536
Grange-over-Sands
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Dalton In Furness more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,210 versus £307,759 in Grange Over Sands. The most affordable entry point in Dalton In Furness is a terraced at £140,774, while in Grange Over Sands it is a flat at £194,109.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£249,921 vs £140,774).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dalton In Furness prices grew faster — 44% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dalton In Furness 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 Dalton In Furness: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Grange Over Sands.
Dalton-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 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 | Dalton-in-Furness | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dalton In Furness enjoy 470.5 Mbps on average, while Grange Over Sands lags behind at 129.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Dalton In Furness and 90.5% in Grange Over Sands. Gigabit availability stands at 93.4% in Dalton In Furness and 13.3% in Grange Over Sands.
Dalton In Furness is the faster of the two by 263% on average download speed (471 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dalton In Furness is band C (score 67), ahead of Grange Over Sands's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Dalton In Furness and £1,677 in Grange Over Sands. 47.2% of homes in Dalton In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Grange Over Sands.
Dalton In Furness has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dalton In Furness has a population of 7,551 while Grange Over Sands has 4,047. Median household income is £33,536 in Dalton In Furness and £33,536 in Grange Over Sands. The median age is 48.2 in Dalton In Furness and 48.2 in Grange Over Sands. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Dalton In Furness and 56.8% in Grange Over Sands.
| Indicator | Dalton-in-Furness | Grange-over-Sands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,551 | 4,047 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32% |
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