Accrington vs Fulwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 39% cheaper on average. Accrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fulwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Fulwood
£239,905
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Fulwood
96.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Fulwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Fulwood
413.9
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Fulwood
72
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Fulwood
£28,478
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £239,905 in Fulwood. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Fulwood it is a flat at £99,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Fulwood (£162,345 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 is lower in Accrington (93.3 per 1,000) compared to Fulwood (96.6 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Fulwood 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 Fulwood: 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.
Fulwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 17 |
| Primary | 11 | 13 |
| Secondary | 3 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Accrington enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Fulwood lags behind at 413.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 98.1% in Fulwood. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 78.8% in Fulwood.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (443 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fulwood is band C (score 72), ahead of Accrington's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,105 in Fulwood. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Fulwood.
Fulwood has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Fulwood has 34,693. Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £28,478 in Fulwood. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 39.5 in Fulwood. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 56.2% in Fulwood.
| Indicator | Accrington | Fulwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 34,693 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £28,478 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 58.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 31.7% |
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