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Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula

About

Grange-over-Sands is a coastal town on the northern shore of Morecambe Bay. Its landscape is defined by the broad tidal flats and a long, level promenade backed by ornamental gardens. The town's architecture includes Victorian villas and a former lido, reflecting its history as a quiet seaside resort.

Inland, the Cartmel Peninsula is a rural area of low limestone hills and small valleys. The village of Cartmel is its focus, known for its medieval priory gatehouse and a historic racecourse set within the village grounds. This is a landscape of country lanes, scattered farms, and the meandering River Eea.

Area overview

On average Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula is £41,711 per year. There are 6 schools in Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula is home to around 7,942 people, with a population density of about 147.4 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula Population

7,942

Population density

147.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.24(-59%)

Burglary

7.93(+42%)

Vehicle crime

2.01(-67%)

Other theft

1.89(-71%)

Criminal damage and arson

1.89(-79%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,568

95.25%

Other White

223

2.81%

Irish

0.44%

Other Asian

0.19%

African

0.18%

Total population: 7,945

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,877

40.45%

Level 3 (A level)

1,160

16.31%

No qualifications

943

13.26%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

850

11.95%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

551

7.75%

Total 16+ residents: 7,112

Housing

Owns outright

2,162

55.78%

Owns with a mortgage

834

21.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

457

11.79%

Other social rented

174

4.49%

Other forms of private rent

120

3.1%

Total households: 3,876

Property prices in Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	51	£410,000	£190,000	£320,000	£512,500	£712,500
Flats	34	£153,500	£87,550	£121,250	£231,375	£348,250
Semi-Detached	33	£248,000	£171,000	£220,000	£285,000	£450,000
Terraced	27	£225,000	£110,750	£162,000	£260,000	£464,675

10 years median price trend in Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel Peninsula

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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