Side-by-side comparison of LA17 Kirkby-in-furness and LA2 Lancaster covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
LA17 is the more affordable option at £245,250 median vs £281,378 in LA2. LA17 has lower recorded crime (43 vs 1,107 offences over 13 months). LA2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LA17 Kirkby-in-furness | LA2 Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £245,250 | £281,378 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,508 | £2,503 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 43 | 1,107 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 15.5 | 33.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 36.1 | 64.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 65.0 |
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.