Dalton-in-Furness vs Ulverston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dalton In Furness wins on house prices with a 39% gap. For families, Dalton In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalton-in-Furness
£174,210
Ulverston
£286,417
Crime Rate
Dalton-in-Furness
N/A
Ulverston
17.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalton-in-Furness
100.0%
Ulverston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dalton-in-Furness
470.5
Ulverston
145.5
EPC Rating
Dalton-in-Furness
67
Ulverston
67
Median Income
Dalton-in-Furness
£33,536
Ulverston
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £174,210, Dalton In Furness undercuts Ulverston (£286,417) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dalton In Furness is a terraced at £140,774, while in Ulverston it is a terraced at £194,862.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Ulverston (£231,583 vs £141,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dalton In Furness prices grew faster — 44% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dalton In Furness and Ulverston at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 5 schools in Dalton In Furness, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ulverston, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Dalton-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ulverston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dalton-in-Furness | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dalton In Furness averages 470.5 Mbps – ahead of Ulverston's 145.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Dalton In Furness and 84.8% in Ulverston. Gigabit availability stands at 93.4% in Dalton In Furness and 17.9% in Ulverston.
Dalton In Furness is the faster of the two by 223% on average download speed (471 vs 146 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dalton In Furness, scoring 67 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Ulverston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Dalton In Furness and £1,677 in Ulverston. 47.2% of homes in Dalton In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Ulverston.
Dalton In Furness has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Dalton In Furness and £33,536 in Ulverston. The median age is 48.2 in Dalton In Furness and 48.2 in Ulverston. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Dalton In Furness and 56.8% in Ulverston. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Dalton In Furness versus 71.4% in Ulverston. Dalton In Furness has a population of 7,551 and Ulverston has 11,219.
| Indicator | Dalton-in-Furness | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,551 | 11,219 |
| 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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