Accrington vs Milnrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 35% cheaper on average. Accrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Milnrow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Milnrow
£222,715
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Milnrow
105.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Milnrow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Milnrow
441.1
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Milnrow
71.6
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Milnrow
£29,228
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Accrington is £145,475, which is 35% less than Milnrow at £222,715. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Milnrow (£165,278 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Milnrow prices grew faster — 47% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Accrington (93.3 per 1,000) compared to Milnrow (105.7 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Milnrow 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 WestMilnrow has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 70% in Accrington. Accrington has 14 schools in total, while Milnrow has 4.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Milnrow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Accrington offers faster average downloads at 442.6 Mbps, compared to 441.1 Mbps in Milnrow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 82.7% in Milnrow.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (443 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Milnrow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Accrington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,120 in Milnrow. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Milnrow.
Milnrow has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £29,227.5 in Milnrow. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 39.9 in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 53.2% in Milnrow. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 60.3% in Milnrow.
| Indicator | Accrington | Milnrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 9,237 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £29,227.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 25.5% |
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