Accrington vs Church
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Church wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Accrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Church edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Church
£110,775
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Church
93.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Church
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Church
442.6
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Church
69.1
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Church
£29,973
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £110,775, Church undercuts Accrington (£145,475) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Church it is a flat at £48,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 97% pricier in Accrington (£94,333 vs £48,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Church prices grew faster — 25% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Accrington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 93.3 per 1,000 versus 93.5 per 1,000 in Church. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Church 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 Church, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Church School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Church |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 3 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Accrington averages 442.6 Mbps – ahead of Church's 442.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 96.7% in Church. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 85.4% in Church.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (443 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Accrington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Church averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,326 in Church. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Church.
Accrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £29,972.5 in Church. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 42.5 in Church. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 65.5% in Church. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 56% in Church.
| Indicator | Accrington | Church |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 5,231 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £29,972.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.9% |
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