Accrington vs Egremont
Which is better to live in? Distance: 69.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Accrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. For families, Egremont edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Egremont
£170,810
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Egremont
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Egremont
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Egremont
91.1
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Egremont
67.3
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Egremont
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £145,475, Accrington undercuts Egremont (£170,810) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Egremont it is a flat at £60,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Accrington (£94,333 vs £60,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egremont prices grew faster — 52% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Accrington and Egremont at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 14 schools in Accrington, 70% are in the top two inspection bands. In Egremont, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Egremont School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Egremont |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Accrington averages 442.6 Mbps – ahead of Egremont's 91.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 95.3% in Egremont. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 3.4% in Egremont.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 386% on average download speed (443 vs 91 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Accrington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Egremont averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,436 in Egremont. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Egremont.
Accrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,136 in Egremont and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 46.6 in Egremont. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 68.8% in Egremont. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 55.8% in Egremont.
| Indicator | Accrington | Egremont |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 5,791 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £31,136 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.4% |
Location
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