Town comparison
Ulverston vs Windermere
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Ulverston offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. For families, Ulverston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ulverston
£286,417
Windermere
£516,230
Crime Rate
Ulverston
17.4
Windermere
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ulverston
100.0%
Windermere
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ulverston
145.5
Windermere
115.8
EPC Rating
Ulverston
67
Windermere
67
Median Income
Ulverston
£33,536
Windermere
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Ulverston is £286,417, which is 45% less than Windermere at £516,230. The most affordable entry point in Ulverston is a terraced at £194,862, while in Windermere it is a flat at £230,337.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Windermere (£944,214 vs £440,562).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Windermere prices grew faster — 43% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ulverston and Windermere at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestUlverston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Windermere. Ulverston has 6 schools in total, while Windermere has 4.
Ulverston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) 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.
| Metric | Ulverston | Windermere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ulverston offers faster average downloads at 145.5 Mbps, compared to 115.8 Mbps in Windermere. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Ulverston and 91.2% in Windermere. Gigabit availability stands at 17.9% in Ulverston and 9.8% in Windermere.
Ulverston is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (146 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ulverston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Windermere. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Ulverston and £1,677 in Windermere. 47.2% of homes in Ulverston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Windermere.
Ulverston 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 Ulverston and £33,536 in Windermere. The median age is 48.2 in Ulverston and 48.2 in Windermere. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Ulverston and 56.8% in Windermere. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Ulverston versus 71.4% in Windermere.
| Indicator | Ulverston | Windermere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,219 | 4,819 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 32% |
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