Town comparison
Barnoldswick vs Church
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Church is about 67% cheaper on average. Barnoldswick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Church edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnoldswick
£185,134
Church
£110,775
Crime Rate
Barnoldswick
27.9
Church
93.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnoldswick
80.0%
Church
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnoldswick
447.3
Church
442.6
EPC Rating
Barnoldswick
70
Church
69.1
Median Income
Barnoldswick
£29,567
Church
£29,973
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Church more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £110,775 versus £185,134 in Barnoldswick. The most affordable entry point in Barnoldswick is a flat at £116,000, while in Church it is a flat at £48,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 142% pricier in Barnoldswick (£116,000 vs £48,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnoldswick prices grew faster — 30% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 27.9 offences per 1,000 people, Barnoldswick is the safer of the two – 235% lower than Church's 93.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnoldswick is violent-crime, while in Church 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 Church: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Barnoldswick.
Barnoldswick School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Church School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnoldswick | Church |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnoldswick enjoy 447.3 Mbps on average, while Church lags behind at 442.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Barnoldswick and 96.7% in Church. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Barnoldswick and 85.4% in Church.
Barnoldswick is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (447 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnoldswick is band C (score 70), ahead of Church's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Barnoldswick and £1,326 in Church. 58.8% of homes in Barnoldswick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Church.
Barnoldswick has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnoldswick has a population of 10,591 while Church has 5,231. Median household income is £29,972.5 in Church and £29,566.6 in Barnoldswick. The median age is 47.3 in Barnoldswick and 42.5 in Church. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Barnoldswick and 56% in Church.
| Indicator | Barnoldswick | Church |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,591 | 5,231 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,566.6 | £29,972.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 27.9% |
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