Accrington vs Radcliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 27% cheaper on average. Radcliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Radcliffe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Radcliffe
£199,648
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Radcliffe
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Radcliffe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Radcliffe
467.1
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Radcliffe
71.2
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Radcliffe
£29,707
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £199,648 in Radcliffe. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Radcliffe it is a flat at £110,655.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Radcliffe (£151,420 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Radcliffe prices grew faster — 51% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Radcliffe (91.8 per 1,000) compared to Accrington (93.3 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Radcliffe 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 Radcliffe: 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.
Radcliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Radcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 9 |
| Primary | 11 | 8 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Radcliffe enjoy 467.1 Mbps on average, while Accrington lags behind at 442.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 98% in Radcliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 91% in Radcliffe.
Radcliffe is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (467 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Radcliffe is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Accrington's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,155 in Radcliffe. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Radcliffe.
Radcliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Radcliffe has 31,114. Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £29,706.5 in Radcliffe. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 41.5 in Radcliffe. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 55.5% in Radcliffe.
| Indicator | Accrington | Radcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 31,114 |
| 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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