Accrington vs Bamber Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Accrington wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bamber Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Bamber Bridge
412.3
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £145,475, Accrington undercuts Bamber Bridge (£240,197) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Bamber Bridge it is a flat at £109,264.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Bamber Bridge (£146,899 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bamber Bridge prices grew faster — 10% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Bamber Bridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.7 per 1,000 versus 93.3 per 1,000 in Accrington. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Bamber Bridge it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 14 schools in Accrington, 70% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bamber Bridge, which has 16 schools, the figure is 90%.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Bamber Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 16 |
| Primary | 11 | 13 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 90% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Accrington averages 442.6 Mbps – ahead of Bamber Bridge's 412.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 96.5% in Bamber Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 79.4% in Bamber Bridge.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (443 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bamber Bridge, scoring 72.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Accrington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,089 in Bamber Bridge. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Bamber Bridge.
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 43 in Bamber Bridge. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 58.5% in Bamber Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 68.8% in Bamber Bridge. Accrington has a population of 34,897 and Bamber Bridge has 40,045.
| Indicator | Accrington | Bamber Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 40,045 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £31,149 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 32.5% |
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