Town Pop. 4,058

Living in Grange-over-Sands: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grange-over-Sands scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 45/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 45/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 5 places in the LA11 postcode district. Against the wider LA11 district average of 46/100, that is 6 points above. Its healthcare score runs 16 points above the LA11 district's 29/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LA11 postcode district.

52
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Grange-over-Sands scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 100 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Risedale Fold 11 crimes
  3. 3 Nutwood Crescent 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³
83
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Allithwaite CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Grange CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary10.3 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital24.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital27.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks71.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity948 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
45
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 158 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate43.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired45.7%Student2.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Westmorland and Furness · 2026-27
A £1,672
B £1,951
C £2,229
D £2,508
E £3,065
F £3,623
G £4,180
H £5,016
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Grange-over-Sands 0.8 mi
Kents Bank 1 mi
Cark and Cartmel 2.4 mi
J35 M6 7.9 mi
J35 M6 8 mi
J36 M6 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 49
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 44
Detached £435,000 18
Flat / Maisonette £143,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£130k £262k £398k £531k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Allithwaite 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cartmel 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lindale 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Flookburgh 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Arnside 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Backbarrow 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Penny Bridge and Greenodd 46 6.6 mi away ⇄
Milnthorpe 60 6.6 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 6.7 mi away ⇄
Ulverston 61 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grange-over-Sands a nice place to live?

Grange-over-Sands is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Grange-over-Sands is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Grange-over-Sands?

Grange-over-Sands is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 204 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grange-over-Sands?

Among the top-rated schools in Grange-over-Sands are Allithwaite CofE Primary School and Grange CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Grange-over-Sands in total.

What are house prices like in Grange-over-Sands?

The current median house price in Grange-over-Sands is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £435,000, flat £143,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Grange-over-Sands in context

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Postcode districts in Grange-over-Sands

LA11 46 ⇄

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