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Grange-over-Sands vs Morecambe

Which is better to live in? 8.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, Morecambe offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. For families, Grange Over Sands edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Grange-over-Sands

£307,759

Morecambe

£208,772

Crime Rate

Grange-over-Sands

N/A

Morecambe

73.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Grange-over-Sands

100.0%

Morecambe

81.8%

Avg Download Speed

Grange-over-Sands

129.7

Morecambe

454.7

EPC Rating

Grange-over-Sands

67

Morecambe

67.6

Median Income

Grange-over-Sands

£33,536

Morecambe

£29,467

The average house price in Morecambe is £208,772, which is 47% 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 Morecambe it is a flat at £125,494.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 59% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£249,921 vs £157,166).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Morecambe prices grew faster — 49% vs 31%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Morecambe 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 81.8% in Morecambe. Grange Over Sands has 1 schools in total, while Morecambe has 11.

Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown

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

Morecambe School Inspection Breakdown

81.8% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGrange-over-SandsMorecambe
Total Schools111
Primary19
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%81.8%

Broadband & Connectivity

Morecambe offers faster average downloads at 454.7 Mbps, compared to 129.7 Mbps in Grange Over Sands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Grange Over Sands and 99.8% in Morecambe. Gigabit availability stands at 13.3% in Grange Over Sands and 87.8% in Morecambe.

Morecambe is the faster of the two by 251% on average download speed (455 vs 130 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Morecambe 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 Morecambe. 47.2% of homes in Grange Over Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Morecambe.

Morecambe 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 Morecambe. The median age is 48.2 in Grange Over Sands and 43.8 in Morecambe. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Grange Over Sands and 52.2% in Morecambe. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Grange Over Sands versus 67.1% in Morecambe.

IndicatorGrange-over-SandsMorecambe
Population4,04732,745
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 Morecambe?
Grange Over Sands and Morecambe are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grange Over Sands or Morecambe?
Morecambe is cheaper, with an average house price of £208,772.
Is Grange Over Sands or Morecambe safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Grange Over Sands or Morecambe?
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 Morecambe?
Morecambe has faster average broadband at 454.7 Mbps.

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