Atherton vs Haslingden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Atherton offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Haslingden has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherton
£190,266
Haslingden
£205,486
Crime Rate
Atherton
92.3
Haslingden
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherton
100.0%
Haslingden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherton
463.3
Haslingden
381.6
EPC Rating
Atherton
71.4
Haslingden
69.3
Median Income
Atherton
£29,107
Haslingden
£30,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Atherton is £190,266, which is 7% less than Haslingden at £205,486. The most affordable entry point in Atherton is a flat at £118,767, while in Haslingden it is a flat at £112,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Haslingden (£376,761 vs £337,040).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haslingden prices grew faster — 55% vs -12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Haslingden is the safer of the two – 44% lower than Atherton's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherton is violent-crime, while in Haslingden 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 WestAtherton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Haslingden. Atherton has 11 schools in total, while Haslingden has 7.
Atherton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslingden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherton | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 7 |
| Primary | 10 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Atherton offers faster average downloads at 463.3 Mbps, compared to 381.6 Mbps in Haslingden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Atherton and 93.5% in Haslingden. Gigabit availability stands at 91.3% in Atherton and 71.1% in Haslingden.
Atherton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (463 vs 382 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Atherton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Haslingden. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,087 in Atherton and £1,398 in Haslingden. 66.6% of homes in Atherton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Haslingden.
Atherton has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,420 in Haslingden and £29,107 in Atherton. The median age is 41.9 in Atherton and 43.3 in Haslingden. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Atherton and 57.8% in Haslingden. Owner-occupancy is 64% in Atherton versus 67.9% in Haslingden.
| Indicator | Atherton | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,321 | 15,432 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,107 | £30,420 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 64% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 30.7% |
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