Grange-over-Sands vs Kendal
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kendal is about 1% cheaper on average. For families, Grange Over Sands edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grange-over-Sands
£307,759
Kendal
£303,232
Crime Rate
Grange-over-Sands
N/A
Kendal
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grange-over-Sands
100.0%
Kendal
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grange-over-Sands
129.7
Kendal
461.1
EPC Rating
Grange-over-Sands
67
Kendal
67
Median Income
Grange-over-Sands
£33,536
Kendal
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Kendal more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £303,232 versus £307,759 in Grange Over Sands. The most affordable entry point in Grange Over Sands is a flat at £194,109, while in Kendal it is a flat at £171,645.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£194,109 vs £171,645).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grange Over Sands prices grew faster — 31% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Kendal at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Grange Over Sands: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Kendal.
Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kendal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grange-over-Sands | Kendal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kendal enjoy 461.1 Mbps on average, while Grange Over Sands lags behind at 129.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Grange Over Sands and 99.2% in Kendal. Gigabit availability stands at 13.3% in Grange Over Sands and 90.6% in Kendal.
Kendal is the faster of the two by 256% on average download speed (461 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Grange Over Sands is band C (score 67), ahead of Kendal's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Grange Over Sands and £1,677 in Kendal. 47.2% of homes in Grange Over Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Kendal.
Grange Over Sands has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Grange Over Sands has a population of 4,047 while Kendal has 28,939. Median household income is £33,536 in Grange Over Sands and £33,536 in Kendal. The median age is 48.2 in Grange Over Sands and 48.2 in Kendal. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Grange Over Sands and 56.8% in Kendal.
| Indicator | Grange-over-Sands | Kendal |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,047 | 28,939 |
| 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% |
Location
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