Accrington vs Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Accrington offers lower property prices by roughly 43%. Longridge (ribble Valley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Accrington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
£257,018
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
37.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
374.9
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
70.5
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £257,018 in Longridge (ribble Valley). The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Longridge (ribble Valley) it is a flat at £120,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Longridge (ribble Valley) (£170,541 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longridge (ribble Valley) prices grew faster — 31% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 37.4 offences per 1,000 people, Longridge (ribble Valley) is the safer of the two – 149% lower than Accrington's 93.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Longridge (ribble Valley) 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 Accrington: 70% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 60% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longridge (Ribble Valley) School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 5 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Accrington enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Longridge (ribble Valley) lags behind at 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 92.2% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 71.1% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Accrington is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (443 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Longridge (ribble Valley) is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Accrington's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,255 in Longridge (ribble Valley). 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Longridge (ribble Valley) has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Longridge (ribble Valley) has 8,438. Median household income is £30,904 in Longridge (ribble Valley) and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 46.2 in Longridge (ribble Valley). Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 53.9% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
| Indicator | Accrington | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 8,438 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 33.3% |
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