Accrington vs Keswick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 66.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Accrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 64% lower. For families, Keswick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Keswick
£402,231
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Keswick
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Keswick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Keswick
297
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Keswick
67.1
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Keswick
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Keswick commands an average of £402,231, compared with £145,475 in Accrington – a difference of 64%. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Keswick it is a flat at £222,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 69% pricier in Keswick (£332,525 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keswick prices grew faster — 32% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Accrington and Keswick at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Keswick, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 70% in Accrington. There are 14 schools in Accrington and 2 in Keswick.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keswick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 442.6 Mbps in Accrington and 297.0 Mbps in Keswick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 90.6% in Keswick. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 53.1% in Keswick.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (443 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Accrington, scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 67.1 (band C) in Keswick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,556 in Keswick. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Keswick.
Accrington has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 48.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Keswick and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 47.4 in Keswick. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 56.3% in Keswick. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 70.1% in Keswick. Accrington has a population of 34,897 and Keswick has 4,465.
| Indicator | Accrington | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 4,465 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.7% |
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