Bacup vs Clitheroe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bacup offers lower property prices by roughly 49%. Clitheroe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clitheroe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bacup
£190,117
Clitheroe
£373,898
Crime Rate
Bacup
64.2
Clitheroe
37.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bacup
83.3%
Clitheroe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bacup
230
Clitheroe
350.7
EPC Rating
Bacup
69.3
Clitheroe
69.1
Median Income
Bacup
£30,420
Clitheroe
£29,836
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Bacup is £190,117, which is 49% less than Clitheroe at £373,898. The most affordable entry point in Bacup is a terraced at £120,647, while in Clitheroe it is a flat at £151,396.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Clitheroe (£204,459 vs £120,647).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bacup prices grew faster — 57% vs 53%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Clitheroe (37.7 per 1,000) compared to Bacup (64.2 per 1,000), a 70% difference. The most common crime category in Bacup is violent-crime, while in Clitheroe 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 WestClitheroe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Bacup. Bacup has 6 schools in total, while Clitheroe has 7.
Bacup School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clitheroe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bacup | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 6 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Clitheroe offers faster average downloads at 350.7 Mbps, compared to 230.0 Mbps in Bacup. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bacup and 90% in Clitheroe. Gigabit availability stands at 23.4% in Bacup and 66% in Clitheroe.
Clitheroe is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (351 vs 230 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bacup are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Clitheroe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,398 in Bacup and £1,342 in Clitheroe. 59.9% of homes in Bacup have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Clitheroe.
Bacup has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,420 in Bacup and £29,836.3 in Clitheroe. The median age is 43.3 in Bacup and 43.6 in Clitheroe. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Bacup and 55.3% in Clitheroe. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bacup versus 67.9% in Clitheroe.
| Indicator | Bacup | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,194 | 16,626 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,420 | £29,836.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.1% |
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