Accrington vs Todmorden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Accrington is about 38% cheaper on average. Accrington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Todmorden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Todmorden
£232,885
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Todmorden
106.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Todmorden
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Todmorden
84.9
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Todmorden
70.3
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Todmorden
£29,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Accrington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,475 versus £232,885 in Todmorden. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Todmorden it is a terraced at £167,307.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Todmorden (£202,758 vs £94,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Todmorden prices grew faster — 38% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Accrington (93.3 per 1,000) compared to Todmorden (106.5 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Todmorden 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 Todmorden: 87.5% 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.
Todmorden School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 8 |
| Primary | 11 | 7 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Accrington enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Todmorden lags behind at 84.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 87.8% in Todmorden. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 3.1% in Todmorden.
Accrington is the faster of the two by 421% on average download speed (443 vs 85 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Todmorden is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Accrington's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,198 in Todmorden. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Todmorden.
Todmorden has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Accrington has a population of 34,897 while Todmorden has 12,971. Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £29,603.7 in Todmorden. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 41.7 in Todmorden. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 54.4% in Todmorden.
| Indicator | Accrington | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 12,971 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £29,603.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 27.2% |
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