Town comparison
Fulwood vs Garstang
Which is better to live in? 8.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Fulwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Garstang has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fulwood
£239,905
Garstang
£275,419
Crime Rate
Fulwood
96.6
Garstang
58.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fulwood
100.0%
Garstang
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fulwood
413.9
Garstang
374.9
EPC Rating
Fulwood
72
Garstang
70.5
Median Income
Fulwood
£28,478
Garstang
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £239,905, Fulwood undercuts Garstang (£275,419) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fulwood is a flat at £99,357, while in Garstang it is a flat at £146,658.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Garstang (£146,658 vs £99,357).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Garstang prices grew faster — 23% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestGarstang has a crime rate of 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65% lower than Fulwood at 96.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fulwood 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 WestOf the 17 schools in Fulwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Garstang, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) 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 | Fulwood | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fulwood averages 413.9 Mbps – ahead of Garstang's 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Fulwood and 92.2% in Garstang. Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Fulwood and 71.1% in Garstang.
Fulwood is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (414 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fulwood, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Garstang. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,105 in Fulwood and £1,255 in Garstang. 68.6% of homes in Fulwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Garstang.
Fulwood has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,904 in Garstang and £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 39.5 in Fulwood and 46.2 in Garstang. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Fulwood and 53.9% in Garstang. Owner-occupancy is 58.3% in Fulwood versus 69.2% in Garstang. Fulwood has a population of 34,693 and Garstang has 5,804.
| Indicator | Fulwood | Garstang |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,693 | 5,804 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,478 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.3% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.7% | 33.3% |
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