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Grange-over-Sands vs Heysham

Which is better to live in? 9.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Heysham is about 48% cheaper on average. For families, Grange Over Sands edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Grange-over-Sands

£307,759

Heysham

£207,543

Crime Rate

Grange-over-Sands

N/A

Heysham

73.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Grange-over-Sands

100.0%

Heysham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Grange-over-Sands

129.7

Heysham

439.1

EPC Rating

Grange-over-Sands

67

Heysham

67.6

Median Income

Grange-over-Sands

£33,536

Heysham

£29,467

The average house price in Heysham is £207,543, which is 48% less than Grange Over Sands at £307,759. The most affordable entry point in Grange Over Sands is a flat at £194,109, while in Heysham it is a flat at £110,052.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 76% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£194,109 vs £110,052).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Heysham prices grew faster — 55% vs 31%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Heysham at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Grange Over Sands has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Heysham. Grange Over Sands has 1 schools in total, while Heysham has 5.

Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Heysham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGrange-over-SandsHeysham
Total Schools15
Primary15
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Heysham offers faster average downloads at 439.1 Mbps, compared to 129.7 Mbps in Grange Over Sands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Grange Over Sands and 96.4% in Heysham. Gigabit availability stands at 13.3% in Grange Over Sands and 83.8% in Heysham.

Heysham is the faster of the two by 239% on average download speed (439 vs 130 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Heysham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.6 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Grange Over Sands. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Grange Over Sands and £1,337 in Heysham. 47.2% of homes in Grange Over Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Heysham.

Heysham has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,536 in Grange Over Sands and £29,467 in Heysham. The median age is 48.2 in Grange Over Sands and 43.8 in Heysham. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Grange Over Sands and 52.2% in Heysham. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Grange Over Sands versus 67.1% in Heysham.

IndicatorGrange-over-SandsHeysham
Population4,04716,593
Median Age48.243.8
Median Household Income£33,536£29,467
Employment Rate56.8%52.2%
Owner Occupied71.4%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified32%32.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Grange Over Sands and Heysham?
Grange Over Sands and Heysham are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grange Over Sands or Heysham?
Heysham is cheaper, with an average house price of £207,543.
Is Grange Over Sands or Heysham safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Grange Over Sands or Heysham?
Grange Over Sands has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Grange Over Sands or Heysham?
Heysham has faster average broadband at 439.1 Mbps.

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