Accrington vs Haslingden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Accrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Haslingden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haslingden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Haslingden
£205,486
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Haslingden
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Haslingden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Haslingden
381.6
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Haslingden
69.3
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Haslingden
£30,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Haslingden commands an average of £205,486, compared with £145,475 in Accrington – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Haslingden it is a flat at £112,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Haslingden (£376,761 vs £266,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslingden prices grew faster — 55% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHaslingden has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45% lower than Accrington at 93.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Haslingden 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 WestFamilies may prefer Haslingden, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 70% in Accrington. There are 14 schools in Accrington and 7 in Haslingden.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslingden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 7 |
| Primary | 11 | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 442.6 Mbps in Accrington and 381.6 Mbps in Haslingden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 93.5% in Haslingden. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 71.1% in Haslingden.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (443 vs 382 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Haslingden leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Accrington averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,398 in Haslingden. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Haslingden.
Haslingden has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,420 in Haslingden and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 43.3 in Haslingden. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 67.9% in Haslingden. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 57.8% in Haslingden.
| Indicator | Accrington | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 15,432 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £30,420 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 30.7% |
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