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Grange-over-Sands vs Ulverston

Which is better to live in? 7.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Ulverston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. For families, Grange Over Sands edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Grange-over-Sands

£307,759

Ulverston

£286,417

Crime Rate

Grange-over-Sands

N/A

Ulverston

17.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Grange-over-Sands

100.0%

Ulverston

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Grange-over-Sands

129.7

Ulverston

145.5

EPC Rating

Grange-over-Sands

67

Ulverston

67

Median Income

Grange-over-Sands

£33,536

Ulverston

£33,536

At £286,417, Ulverston undercuts Grange Over Sands (£307,759) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Grange Over Sands is a flat at £194,109, while in Ulverston it is a terraced at £194,862.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£249,921 vs £194,862).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Grange Over Sands prices grew faster — 31% vs 26%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Ulverston at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 1 schools in Grange Over Sands, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ulverston, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.

Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ulverston School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGrange-over-SandsUlverston
Total Schools16
Primary15
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ulverston averages 145.5 Mbps – ahead of Grange Over Sands's 129.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Grange Over Sands and 84.8% in Ulverston. Gigabit availability stands at 13.3% in Grange Over Sands and 17.9% in Ulverston.

Ulverston is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (146 vs 130 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Grange Over Sands, scoring 67 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Ulverston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Grange Over Sands and £1,677 in Ulverston. 47.2% of homes in Grange Over Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Ulverston.

Grange Over Sands has more energy-efficient housing — 47.2% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,536 in Grange Over Sands and £33,536 in Ulverston. The median age is 48.2 in Grange Over Sands and 48.2 in Ulverston. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Grange Over Sands and 56.8% in Ulverston. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Grange Over Sands versus 71.4% in Ulverston. Grange Over Sands has a population of 4,047 and Ulverston has 11,219.

IndicatorGrange-over-SandsUlverston
Population4,04711,219
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 Ulverston?
Grange Over Sands and Ulverston are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grange Over Sands or Ulverston?
Ulverston is cheaper, with an average house price of £286,417.
Is Grange Over Sands or Ulverston safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Grange Over Sands or Ulverston?
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 Ulverston?
Ulverston has faster average broadband at 145.5 Mbps.

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