Accrington vs Little Lever
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Accrington wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Accrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Little Lever edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Little Lever
£202,511
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Little Lever
98.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Little Lever
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Little Lever
462
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Little Lever
71.2
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Little Lever
£29,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Little Lever commands an average of £202,511, compared with £145,475 in Accrington – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Little Lever it is a flat at £144,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Little Lever (£144,800 vs £94,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Little Lever prices grew faster — 63% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Accrington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 93.3 per 1,000 versus 98.5 per 1,000 in Little Lever. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Little Lever 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 Little Lever, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 70% in Accrington. There are 14 schools in Accrington and 6 in Little Lever.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Little Lever School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Little Lever |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 6 |
| Primary | 11 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.0 Mbps in Little Lever and 442.6 Mbps in Accrington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 98.3% in Little Lever. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 89.6% in Little Lever.
Little Lever is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (462 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Little Lever, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Accrington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,155 in Little Lever. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Little Lever.
Little Lever has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £29,706.5 in Little Lever. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 41.5 in Little Lever. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 55.5% in Little Lever. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 64.2% in Little Lever. Accrington has a population of 34,897 and Little Lever has 12,524.
| Indicator | Accrington | Little Lever |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 12,524 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £29,706.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 29.8% |
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