Accrington vs Blackrod
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 33% cheaper on average. Accrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackrod edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Blackrod
£218,151
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Blackrod
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Blackrod
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Blackrod
430.5
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Blackrod
72.2
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Blackrod
£30,334
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £218,151 in Blackrod. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Blackrod it is a flat at £132,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Blackrod (£162,717 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 93.3 offences per 1,000 people, Accrington is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Blackrod's 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Blackrod 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 WestSchool quality favours Blackrod: 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.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Accrington enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Blackrod lags behind at 430.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 94.3% in Blackrod. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 83.4% in Blackrod.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (443 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blackrod is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Accrington's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,110 in Blackrod. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Blackrod.
Blackrod has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Blackrod has 5,340. Median household income is £30,333.5 in Blackrod and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 42.5 in Blackrod. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 56.7% in Blackrod.
| Indicator | Accrington | Blackrod |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 5,340 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £30,333.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 30.6% |
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