Accrington vs Whitefield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Accrington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 53% lower. Whitefield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Whitefield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Whitefield
£310,314
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Whitefield
91.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Whitefield
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Whitefield
488.9
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Whitefield
71.1
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Whitefield
£31,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £145,475, Accrington undercuts Whitefield (£310,314) by around 53% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Whitefield it is a flat at £176,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Whitefield (£561,307 vs £266,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitefield prices grew faster — 62% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWhitefield has a crime rate of 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Accrington at 93.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Whitefield 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 WestOf the 14 schools in Accrington, 70% are in the top two inspection bands. In Whitefield, which has 11 schools, the figure is 80%.
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitefield School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Whitefield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 11 |
| Primary | 11 | 9 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Whitefield averages 488.9 Mbps – ahead of Accrington's 442.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 99.1% in Whitefield. Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 97.5% in Whitefield.
Whitefield is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (489 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Whitefield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Accrington averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,184 in Whitefield. 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Whitefield.
Whitefield has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,592 in Whitefield and £29,972.5 in Accrington. The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 42.3 in Whitefield. Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 66.9% in Whitefield. Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 57.1% in Whitefield.
| Indicator | Accrington | Whitefield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 22,193 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £31,592 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 32.3% |
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