Bacup vs Milnrow

At £190,117, Bacup undercuts Milnrow (£222,715) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bacup is a terraced at £120,647, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.

Residents of Bacup experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.2 per 1,000 versus 105.7 per 1,000 in Milnrow. The most common crime category in Bacup is violent-crime, while in Milnrow it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 6 schools in Bacup, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Milnrow, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Milnrow averages 441.1 Mbps – ahead of Bacup's 230.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Bacup and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 23.4% in Bacup and 82.7% in Milnrow.

→Milnrow is the faster of the two by 92% on average download speed (441 vs 230 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Milnrow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Bacup averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,398 in Bacup and £1,120 in Milnrow. 59.9% of homes in Bacup have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Milnrow.

→Milnrow has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,420 in Bacup and £29,227.5 in Milnrow. The median age is 43.3 in Bacup and 39.9 in Milnrow. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Bacup versus 60.3% in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 57.8% in Bacup and 53.2% in Milnrow.

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