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Grange-over-Sands vs Lancaster

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Lancaster 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 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.

MetricGrange-over-SandsLancaster
Total Schools117
Primary112
Secondary05
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorGrange-over-SandsLancaster
Population4,04752,646
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 Lancaster?
Grange Over Sands and Lancaster are approximately 10.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grange Over Sands or Lancaster?
Lancaster is cheaper, with an average house price of £247,557.
Is Grange Over Sands or Lancaster safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Grange Over Sands or Lancaster?
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 Lancaster?
Lancaster has faster average broadband at 414.9 Mbps.

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