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Grange-over-Sands vs Kendal

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Kendal at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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.

MetricGrange-over-SandsKendal
Total Schools19
Primary17
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorGrange-over-SandsKendal
Population4,04728,939
Median Age48.248.2
Median Household Income£33,536£33,536
Employment Rate56.8%56.8%
Owner Occupied71.4%71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32%32%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Grange Over Sands and Kendal?
Grange Over Sands and Kendal are approximately 11.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grange Over Sands or Kendal?
Kendal is cheaper, with an average house price of £303,232.
Is Grange Over Sands or Kendal safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Grange Over Sands or Kendal?
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 Kendal?
Kendal has faster average broadband at 461.1 Mbps.

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