Accrington vs Heywood

At £145,475, Accrington undercuts Heywood (£353,345) by around 59% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Heywood it is a flat at £139,380.

Residents of Accrington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 93.3 per 1,000 versus 105.4 per 1,000 in Heywood. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Heywood it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 14 schools in Accrington, 70% are in the top two inspection bands. In Heywood, which has 12 schools, the figure is 90.9%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Heywood averages 451.7 Mbps – ahead of Accrington's 442.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 96% in Heywood. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 87.6% in Heywood.

→Heywood is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (452 vs 443 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Heywood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Accrington averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,138 in Heywood. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Heywood.

→Heywood has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £28,946 in Heywood. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 40.3 in Heywood. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 60.3% in Heywood. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 54% in Heywood.

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