Side-by-side comparison of LA1 Lancaster and LA17 Kirkby-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 £245,250 in LA17. LA17 has lower recorded crime (43 vs 6,644 offences over 13 months). LA1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LA1 Lancaster | LA17 Kirkby-in-furness |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £180,000 | £245,250 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,503 | £2,508 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,644 | 43 |
| Outstanding Schools | 4.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 46.3 | 15.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.0 | 36.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 64.0 |
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.