Accrington vs Ramsbottom
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 51% cheaper on average. Ramsbottom has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Accrington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Ramsbottom
£295,149
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Ramsbottom
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Ramsbottom
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Ramsbottom
399.6
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Ramsbottom
70.2
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Ramsbottom
£31,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £295,149 in Ramsbottom. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Ramsbottom it is a flat at £190,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Ramsbottom (£223,676 vs £102,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ramsbottom prices grew faster — 55% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 91.8 offences per 1,000 people, Ramsbottom is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Accrington's 93.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Ramsbottom 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 Ramsbottom.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ramsbottom School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Ramsbottom |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 8 |
| Primary | 11 | 7 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Accrington enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Ramsbottom lags behind at 399.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 95.4% in Ramsbottom. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 74.8% in Ramsbottom.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (443 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ramsbottom 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 £1,291 in Ramsbottom. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Ramsbottom has 17,074. Median household income is £31,006 in Ramsbottom and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 42.8 in Ramsbottom. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 57.5% in Ramsbottom.
| Indicator | Accrington | Ramsbottom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 17,074 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £31,006 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 31.5% |
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