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Grange-over-Sands vs Windermere

Which is better to live in? 13.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Grange Over Sands is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. For families, Grange Over Sands edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Grange-over-Sands

£307,759

Windermere

£516,230

Crime Rate

Grange-over-Sands

N/A

Windermere

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Grange-over-Sands

100.0%

Windermere

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

Grange-over-Sands

129.7

Windermere

115.8

EPC Rating

Grange-over-Sands

67

Windermere

67

Median Income

Grange-over-Sands

£33,536

Windermere

£33,536

At £307,759, Grange Over Sands undercuts Windermere (£516,230) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Grange Over Sands is a flat at £194,109, while in Windermere it is a flat at £230,337.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Windermere (£944,214 vs £429,259).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Windermere prices grew faster — 43% vs 31%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Windermere 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 Windermere, which has 4 schools, the figure is 75%.

Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown

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

Windermere School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGrange-over-SandsWindermere
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Grange Over Sands averages 129.7 Mbps – ahead of Windermere's 115.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Grange Over Sands and 91.2% in Windermere. Gigabit availability stands at 13.3% in Grange Over Sands and 9.8% in Windermere.

Grange Over Sands is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (130 vs 116 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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 Windermere. The median age is 48.2 in Grange Over Sands and 48.2 in Windermere. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Grange Over Sands and 56.8% in Windermere. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Grange Over Sands versus 71.4% in Windermere. Grange Over Sands has a population of 4,047 and Windermere has 4,819.

IndicatorGrange-over-SandsWindermere
Population4,0474,819
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 Windermere?
Grange Over Sands and Windermere are approximately 13.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grange Over Sands or Windermere?
Grange Over Sands is cheaper, with an average house price of £307,759.
Is Grange Over Sands or Windermere safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Grange Over Sands or Windermere?
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 Windermere?
Grange Over Sands has faster average broadband at 129.7 Mbps.

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