Town comparison
Morecambe vs Ulverston
Which is better to live in? 12.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Morecambe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Ulverston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ulverston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Morecambe
£208,772
Ulverston
£286,417
Crime Rate
Morecambe
73.2
Ulverston
17.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Morecambe
81.8%
Ulverston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Morecambe
454.7
Ulverston
145.5
EPC Rating
Morecambe
67.6
Ulverston
67
Median Income
Morecambe
£29,467
Ulverston
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Ulverston commands an average of £286,417, compared with £208,772 in Morecambe – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Morecambe is a flat at £125,494, while in Ulverston it is a terraced at £194,862.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Ulverston (£231,583 vs £125,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Morecambe prices grew faster — 49% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestUlverston has a crime rate of 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 321% lower than Morecambe at 73.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Morecambe 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 Ulverston, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.8% in Morecambe. There are 11 schools in Morecambe and 6 in Ulverston.
Morecambe School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Morecambe | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 6 |
| Primary | 9 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 81.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.7 Mbps in Morecambe and 145.5 Mbps in Ulverston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.8% of premises in Morecambe and 84.8% in Ulverston. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Morecambe and 17.9% in Ulverston.
Morecambe is the faster of the two by 213% on average download speed (455 vs 146 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Morecambe, scoring 67.6 on average (band C) compared to 67 (band C) in Ulverston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Morecambe and £1,677 in Ulverston. 51.2% of homes in Morecambe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Ulverston.
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 Ulverston and £29,467 in Morecambe. The median age is 43.8 in Morecambe and 48.2 in Ulverston. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Morecambe and 56.8% in Ulverston. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Morecambe versus 71.4% in Ulverston. Morecambe has a population of 32,745 and Ulverston has 11,219.
| Indicator | Morecambe | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,745 | 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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