Accrington vs Brampton (Cumberland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 83.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Accrington wins on house prices with a 61% gap.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Brampton (Cumberland)
£369,861
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Brampton (Cumberland)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Brampton (Cumberland)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Brampton (Cumberland)
236.9
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Brampton (Cumberland)
67.7
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Brampton (Cumberland)
£31,990
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £145,475, Accrington undercuts Brampton (cumberland) (£369,861) by around 61% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Brampton (cumberland) it is a flat at £134,824.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Brampton (cumberland) (£200,228 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Accrington prices grew faster — 9% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Accrington and Brampton (cumberland) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Accrington and Brampton (cumberland). Accrington has 14 schools and Brampton (cumberland) has 2 schools.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brampton (Cumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Accrington | Brampton (Cumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Accrington averages 442.6 Mbps – ahead of Brampton (cumberland)'s 236.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 71.3% in Brampton (cumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 41% in Brampton (cumberland).
Accrington is the faster of the two by 87% on average download speed (443 vs 237 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Accrington, scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 67.7 (band C) in Brampton (cumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,531 in Brampton (cumberland). 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Brampton (cumberland).
Accrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,990.1 in Brampton (cumberland) and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 47.5 in Brampton (cumberland). Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 55.7% in Brampton (cumberland). Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 69.4% in Brampton (cumberland). Accrington has a population of 34,897 and Brampton (cumberland) has 4,187.
| Indicator | Accrington | Brampton (Cumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 4,187 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £31,990.1 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.9% |
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