Town comparison
Heysham vs Ulverston
Which is better to live in? 12.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Heysham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Ulverston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heysham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Heysham
£207,543
Ulverston
£286,417
Crime Rate
Heysham
73.2
Ulverston
17.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Heysham
100.0%
Ulverston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Heysham
439.1
Ulverston
145.5
EPC Rating
Heysham
67.6
Ulverston
67
Median Income
Heysham
£29,467
Ulverston
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Ulverston commands an average of £286,417, compared with £207,543 in Heysham – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Heysham is a flat at £110,052, while in Ulverston it is a terraced at £194,862.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Ulverston (£231,583 vs £110,052).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heysham prices grew faster — 55% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestUlverston has a crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 321% lower than Heysham at 73.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Heysham is violent-crime, while in Ulverston it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Heysham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ulverston. There are 5 schools in Heysham and 6 in Ulverston.
Heysham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 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.
| Metric | Heysham | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.1 Mbps in Heysham and 145.5 Mbps in Ulverston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Heysham and 84.8% in Ulverston. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Heysham and 17.9% in Ulverston.
Heysham is the faster of the two by 202% on average download speed (439 vs 146 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Heysham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.6 (C), while Ulverston averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Heysham and £1,677 in Ulverston. 51.2% of homes in Heysham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Ulverston.
Heysham 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 Ulverston and £29,467 in Heysham. The median age is 43.8 in Heysham and 48.2 in Ulverston. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Heysham versus 71.4% in Ulverston. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Heysham and 56.8% in Ulverston.
| Indicator | Heysham | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,593 | 11,219 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 32% |
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