Area guide · Pendle

Living in Barrowford

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

At a glance

Barrowford is a village in Pendle, North West with a population of 5,887. The average house price is £195,365 and the overall crime rate is 69.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Barrowford ranks

Population

5,887

Avg House Price

£195,365

Crime Rate

69.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

446 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,992

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Barrowford's detached homes (£296,771) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£101,450).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Barrowford prices have risen 15% over the last 9 years (£169,444 → £195,365).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£296,771	£315,000	31
Semi-Detached	£223,146	£205,000	30
Terraced	£146,035	£135,000	71
Flat	£101,450	£80,750	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Barrowford is 69.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Barrowford: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barrowford School	Primary	Good
Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Blacko Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Barrowford averages 446 Mbps — 346% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Barrowford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.2
% Rated C or Above	55.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,386

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,887
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£29,992
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Barrowford?

The average house price in Barrowford is £195,365 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat, with an average price of £101,450.

Is Barrowford a safe place to live?

Barrowford has a recorded crime rate of 69.0 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 Barrowford?

Barrowford has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Barrowford?

Average broadband download speeds in Barrowford are around 446 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.4% of premises.

How big is Barrowford?

Barrowford is a settlement in Pendle with a population of approximately 5,887.

Most compared with

How does Barrowford stack up against its neighbours?

Accrington

Barrowford

House price: £145,475 · £195,365
Crime rate: 93.3 · 69
Distance: 9.0 mi

Bacup

Barrowford

House price: £190,117 · £195,365
Crime rate: 64.2 · 69
Distance: 10.5 mi

Barnoldswick

Barrowford

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

Barrowford

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

House price: £195,365 · £228,340
Crime rate: 69 · 84.2
Distance: 13.0 mi

Barrowford

Brierfield

House price: £195,365 · £163,344
Crime rate: 69 · 82.3
Distance: 1.9 mi

Barrowford

Burnley

House price: £195,365 · £157,066
Crime rate: 69 · 103.3
Distance: 4.2 mi

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