Town comparison
Freckleton vs Garstang
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Freckleton offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Freckleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Freckleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Freckleton
£231,906
Garstang
£275,419
Crime Rate
Freckleton
54.5
Garstang
58.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Freckleton
100.0%
Garstang
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Freckleton
326
Garstang
374.9
EPC Rating
Freckleton
71.8
Garstang
70.5
Median Income
Freckleton
£31,406
Garstang
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Freckleton is £231,906, which is 16% less than Garstang at £275,419. The most affordable entry point in Freckleton is a flat at £83,875, while in Garstang it is a flat at £146,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Garstang (£146,658 vs £83,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Freckleton prices grew faster — 41% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Freckleton (54.5 per 1,000) compared to Garstang (58.6 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Freckleton 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 WestFreckleton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Garstang. Freckleton has 2 schools in total, while Garstang has 2.
Freckleton 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 | Freckleton | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Garstang offers faster average downloads at 374.9 Mbps, compared to 326.0 Mbps in Freckleton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Freckleton and 92.2% in Garstang. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Freckleton and 71.1% in Garstang.
Garstang is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (375 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Freckleton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Garstang. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Freckleton and £1,255 in Garstang. 65.9% of homes in Freckleton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Garstang.
Freckleton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,406.2 in Freckleton and £30,904 in Garstang. The median age is 45.6 in Freckleton and 46.2 in Garstang. Employment rates stand at 55.4% in Freckleton and 53.9% in Garstang. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Freckleton versus 69.2% in Garstang.
| Indicator | Freckleton | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,478 | 5,804 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,406.2 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 55.4% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.7% | 33.3% |
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