Accrington vs Brierfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Accrington offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Brierfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brierfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Brierfield
£163,344
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Brierfield
82.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Brierfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Brierfield
445.5
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Brierfield
69.2
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Brierfield
£29,992
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £163,344 in Brierfield. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Brierfield it is a terraced at £104,078.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Brierfield (£135,800 vs £94,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 82.3 offences per 1,000 people, Brierfield is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Accrington's 93.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Brierfield 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 Brierfield: 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.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Brierfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brierfield enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Accrington lags behind at 442.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 96.4% in Brierfield. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 87.4% in Brierfield.
Brierfield is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (446 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brierfield is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Accrington's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,386 in Brierfield. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Brierfield.
Accrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Brierfield has 10,723. Median household income is £29,992 in Brierfield and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 44.5 in Brierfield. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 55.9% in Brierfield.
| Indicator | Accrington | Brierfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 10,723 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £29,992 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 32.5% |
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