Town comparison
Addingham vs Barnoldswick
Which is better to live in? 12.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Barnoldswick is about 113% cheaper on average. Barnoldswick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Barnoldswick
£185,134
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Barnoldswick
27.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Barnoldswick
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Barnoldswick
447.3
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Barnoldswick
70
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Barnoldswick
£29,567
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Barnoldswick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £185,134 versus £395,257 in Addingham. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Barnoldswick it is a flat at £116,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 128% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £148,535).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnoldswick prices grew faster — 30% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Barnoldswick (27.9 per 1,000) compared to Addingham (119.5 per 1,000), a 328% difference. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Barnoldswick 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 Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Addingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Barnoldswick.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barnoldswick School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Barnoldswick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnoldswick enjoy 447.3 Mbps on average, while Addingham lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 96% in Barnoldswick. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 87.8% in Barnoldswick.
Barnoldswick is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (447 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addingham is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Barnoldswick's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,427 in Barnoldswick. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Barnoldswick.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addingham has a population of 3,247 while Barnoldswick has 10,591. Median household income is £29,804.9 in Addingham and £29,566.6 in Barnoldswick. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 47.3 in Barnoldswick. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.4% in Barnoldswick.
| Indicator | Addingham | Barnoldswick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 10,591 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,566.6 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 33.1% |
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