Area guide · Pendle

Living in Barnoldswick

A snapshot of life in Barnoldswick, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Barnoldswick is a village in Pendle, North West with a population of 10,591. The average house price is £185,134 and the overall crime rate is 27.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Barnoldswick ranks

Population

10,591

Avg House Price

£185,134

Crime Rate

27.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

80%

Avg Download Speed

447 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,566.6

Median Age

47.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Barnoldswick's detached homes (£353,559) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£116,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Barnoldswick prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£142,132 → £185,134).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£353,559	£297,500	22
Semi-Detached	£222,619	£235,000	39
Terraced	£148,535	£140,000	164
Flat	£116,000	£134,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Barnoldswick is 27.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Barnoldswick: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	80%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good
Coates Lane Primary School	Primary	Good
Gisburn Road Community Primary School	Primary	Good
St Joseph's Catholic primary School, a Voluntary Academy	Primary	Good
West Craven High School	Secondary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Barnoldswick averages 447 Mbps — 347% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Barnoldswick homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	58.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,427

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,591
Median Age	47.3
Median Household Income	£29,566.6
Employment Rate	56.4%
Owner Occupied	67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Barnoldswick?

The average house price in Barnoldswick is £185,134 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Barnoldswick?

The most affordable entry point in Barnoldswick is a flat, with an average price of £116,000.

Is Barnoldswick a safe place to live?

Barnoldswick has a recorded crime rate of 27.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Barnoldswick?

Barnoldswick has 5 schools in total, with 80% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Barnoldswick?

Average broadband download speeds in Barnoldswick are around 447 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96% of premises.

How big is Barnoldswick?

Barnoldswick is a settlement in Pendle with a population of approximately 10,591.

Most compared with

How does Barnoldswick stack up against its neighbours?

Accrington

Barnoldswick

House price: £145,475 · £185,134
Crime rate: 93.3 · 27.9
Distance: 13.5 mi

Addingham

Barnoldswick

House price: £395,257 · £185,134
Crime rate: 119.5 · 27.9
Distance: 12.3 mi

Barnoldswick

Barrowford

House price: £185,134 · £195,365
Crime rate: 27.9 · 69
Distance: 4.8 mi

Barnoldswick

Brierfield

House price: £185,134 · £163,344
Crime rate: 27.9 · 82.3
Distance: 6.8 mi

Barnoldswick

Burnley

House price: £185,134 · £157,066
Crime rate: 27.9 · 103.3
Distance: 9.0 mi

Barnoldswick

Church

House price: £185,134 · £110,775
Crime rate: 27.9 · 93.5
Distance: 13.8 mi

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