Accrington vs Littleborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 37% cheaper on average. Accrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Littleborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Littleborough
£229,602
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Littleborough
105.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Littleborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Littleborough
311.4
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Littleborough
70.2
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Littleborough
£29,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £229,602 in Littleborough. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Littleborough it is a flat at £167,617.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Littleborough (£167,617 vs £94,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littleborough prices grew faster — 51% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Accrington (93.3 per 1,000) compared to Littleborough (105.5 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Littleborough 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 Littleborough: 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.
Littleborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Littleborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Accrington enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Littleborough lags behind at 311.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 93.4% in Littleborough. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 49.9% in Littleborough.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (443 vs 311 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Littleborough is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Accrington's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,236 in Littleborough. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Littleborough.
Littleborough has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Littleborough has 12,164. Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £29,535.5 in Littleborough. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 41.8 in Littleborough. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 55% in Littleborough.
| Indicator | Accrington | Littleborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 12,164 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £29,535.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 28.6% |
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