Grange-over-Sands vs Lancaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lancaster offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. For families, Grange Over Sands edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grange-over-Sands
£307,759
Lancaster
£247,557
Crime Rate
Grange-over-Sands
N/A
Lancaster
73.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grange-over-Sands
100.0%
Lancaster
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Grange-over-Sands
129.7
Lancaster
414.9
EPC Rating
Grange-over-Sands
67
Lancaster
67.6
Median Income
Grange-over-Sands
£33,536
Lancaster
£29,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Lancaster is £247,557, which is 24% 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 Lancaster it is a flat at £149,941.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£249,921 vs £181,609).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grange Over Sands prices grew faster — 31% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Lancaster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestGrange Over Sands has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Lancaster. Grange Over Sands has 1 schools in total, while Lancaster has 17.
Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lancaster School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (12 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grange-over-Sands | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lancaster offers faster average downloads at 414.9 Mbps, compared to 129.7 Mbps in Grange Over Sands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Grange Over Sands and 97.6% in Lancaster. Gigabit availability stands at 13.3% in Grange Over Sands and 78.8% in Lancaster.
Lancaster is the faster of the two by 220% on average download speed (415 vs 130 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lancaster 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 Lancaster. 47.2% of homes in Grange Over Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Lancaster.
Lancaster 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 Lancaster. The median age is 48.2 in Grange Over Sands and 43.8 in Lancaster. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Grange Over Sands and 52.2% in Lancaster. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Grange Over Sands versus 67.1% in Lancaster.
| Indicator | Grange-over-Sands | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,047 | 52,646 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £29,467 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32.3% |
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