Accrington vs Appleby-in-Westmorland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 57.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 44% cheaper on average. For families, Appleby In Westmorland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£261,432
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Appleby-in-Westmorland
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Appleby-in-Westmorland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Appleby-in-Westmorland
172.6
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Appleby-in-Westmorland
67
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £261,432 in Appleby In Westmorland. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Appleby In Westmorland it is a flat at £96,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 55% pricier in Appleby In Westmorland (£226,731 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Appleby In Westmorland prices grew faster — 39% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Accrington and Appleby In Westmorland at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Appleby In Westmorland: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 70% in Accrington.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Appleby-in-Westmorland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Accrington enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Appleby In Westmorland lags behind at 172.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 85.1% in Appleby In Westmorland. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 24% in Appleby In Westmorland.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 156% on average download speed (443 vs 173 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Accrington is band C (score 69.1), ahead of Appleby In Westmorland's band C (score 67). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,677 in Appleby In Westmorland. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Appleby In Westmorland.
Accrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Appleby In Westmorland has 3,233. Median household income is £33,536 in Appleby In Westmorland and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 48.2 in Appleby In Westmorland. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 56.8% in Appleby In Westmorland.
| Indicator | Accrington | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 3,233 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 32% |
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