Accrington vs Hebden Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 51% cheaper on average. Accrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hebden Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Hebden Bridge
111.8
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £299,498 in Hebden Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Hebden Bridge it is a terraced at £253,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Hebden Bridge (£262,354 vs £94,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebden Bridge prices grew faster — 53% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 93.3 offences per 1,000 people, Accrington is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Hebden Bridge's 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Hebden Bridge 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 Hebden Bridge: 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.
Hebden Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Accrington enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Hebden Bridge lags behind at 111.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 86.8% in Hebden Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 9.5% in Hebden Bridge.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 296% on average download speed (443 vs 112 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Accrington is band C (score 69.1), ahead of Hebden Bridge's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,335 in Hebden Bridge. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.1% in Hebden Bridge.
Accrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 55.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Hebden Bridge has 5,002. Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 43.2 in Hebden Bridge. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 56% in Hebden Bridge.
| Indicator | Accrington | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 5,002 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £30,125 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 30.9% |
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