Side-by-side comparison of LA1 Lancaster and LA13 Barrow-in-furness covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
LA1 is the more affordable option at £180,000 median vs £210,000 in LA13. LA13 has lower recorded crime (1,226 vs 6,644 offences over 13 months). LA13 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LA1 Lancaster | LA13 Barrow-in-furness |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £180,000 | £210,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,503 | £2,508 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,644 | 1,226 |
| Outstanding Schools | 4.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 46.3 | 61.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.0 | 91.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.