Town comparison
Grange-over-Sands vs Morecambe
Which is better to live in? 8.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Morecambe 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 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.
| Metric | Grange-over-Sands | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Grange-over-Sands | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,047 | 32,745 |
| 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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