Side-by-side comparison of LA14 Barrow-in-furness and LA5 Carnforth covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
LA14 is the more affordable option at £125,000 median vs £250,000 in LA5. LA5 has lower recorded crime (833 vs 5,481 offences over 13 months). LA14 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LA14 Barrow-in-furness | LA5 Carnforth |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £125,000 | £250,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,508 | £2,503 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,481 | 833 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 68.3 | 49.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.8 | 80.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 65.0 | 66.0 |
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.