Dalton-in-Furness vs Morecambe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dalton In Furness is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Dalton In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalton-in-Furness
£174,210
Morecambe
£208,772
Crime Rate
Dalton-in-Furness
N/A
Morecambe
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalton-in-Furness
100.0%
Morecambe
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Dalton-in-Furness
470.5
Morecambe
454.7
EPC Rating
Dalton-in-Furness
67
Morecambe
67.6
Median Income
Dalton-in-Furness
£33,536
Morecambe
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Dalton In Furness more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £174,210 versus £208,772 in Morecambe. The most affordable entry point in Dalton In Furness is a terraced at £140,774, while in Morecambe it is a flat at £125,494.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Dalton In Furness (£141,500 vs £125,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Morecambe prices grew faster — 49% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dalton In Furness and Morecambe 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 81.8% in Morecambe.
Dalton-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Morecambe School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dalton-in-Furness | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 11 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dalton In Furness enjoy 470.5 Mbps on average, while Morecambe lags behind at 454.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Dalton In Furness and 99.8% in Morecambe. Gigabit availability stands at 93.4% in Dalton In Furness and 87.8% in Morecambe.
Dalton In Furness is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (471 vs 455 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Morecambe is band C (score 67.6), ahead of Dalton In Furness's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Dalton In Furness and £1,337 in Morecambe. 47.2% of homes in Dalton In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Morecambe.
Morecambe has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dalton In Furness has a population of 7,551 while Morecambe has 32,745. Median household income is £33,536 in Dalton In Furness and £29,467 in Morecambe. The median age is 48.2 in Dalton In Furness and 43.8 in Morecambe. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Dalton In Furness and 52.2% in Morecambe.
| Indicator | Dalton-in-Furness | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,551 | 32,745 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £29,467 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32.3% |
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