Bacup vs Haslingden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bacup is about 7% cheaper on average. Bacup has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haslingden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bacup
£190,117
Haslingden
£205,486
Crime Rate
Bacup
64.2
Haslingden
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bacup
83.3%
Haslingden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bacup
230
Haslingden
381.6
EPC Rating
Bacup
69.3
Haslingden
69.3
Median Income
Bacup
£30,420
Haslingden
£30,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bacup more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £190,117 versus £205,486 in Haslingden. The most affordable entry point in Bacup is a terraced at £120,647, while in Haslingden it is a flat at £112,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Haslingden (£207,526 vs £176,447).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bacup prices grew faster — 57% vs 55%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Bacup is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Haslingden's 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bacup 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 WestSchool quality favours Haslingden: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Bacup.
Bacup School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (6 primary) 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 | Bacup | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 6 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Haslingden enjoy 381.6 Mbps on average, while Bacup lags behind at 230.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bacup and 93.5% in Haslingden. Gigabit availability stands at 23.4% in Bacup and 71.1% in Haslingden.
Haslingden is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (382 vs 230 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bacup is band C (score 69.3), ahead of Haslingden's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,398 in Bacup and £1,398 in Haslingden. 59.9% of homes in Bacup have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Haslingden.
Bacup has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bacup has a population of 14,194 while Haslingden has 15,432. Median household income is £30,420 in Bacup and £30,420 in Haslingden. The median age is 43.3 in Bacup and 43.3 in Haslingden. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Bacup and 57.8% in Haslingden.
| Indicator | Bacup | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,194 | 15,432 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,420 | £30,420 |
| Employment Rate | 57.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 30.7% |
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