Barnoldswick vs Clayton-le-Moors
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Clayton Le Moors is about 14% cheaper on average. Barnoldswick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clayton Le Moors edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnoldswick
£185,134
Clayton-le-Moors
£162,389
Crime Rate
Barnoldswick
27.9
Clayton-le-Moors
93.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnoldswick
80.0%
Clayton-le-Moors
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnoldswick
447.3
Clayton-le-Moors
442.6
EPC Rating
Barnoldswick
70
Clayton-le-Moors
69.1
Median Income
Barnoldswick
£29,567
Clayton-le-Moors
£29,973
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Clayton Le Moors is £162,389, which is 14% less than Barnoldswick at £185,134. The most affordable entry point in Barnoldswick is a flat at £116,000, while in Clayton Le Moors it is a flat at £67,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Barnoldswick (£116,000 vs £67,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnoldswick prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Barnoldswick (27.9 per 1,000) compared to Clayton Le Moors (93.1 per 1,000), a 234% difference. The most common crime category in Barnoldswick is violent-crime, while in Clayton Le Moors 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 WestClayton Le Moors has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Barnoldswick. Barnoldswick has 5 schools in total, while Clayton Le Moors has 3.
Barnoldswick School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clayton-le-Moors School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnoldswick | Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnoldswick offers faster average downloads at 447.3 Mbps, compared to 442.6 Mbps in Clayton Le Moors. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Barnoldswick and 96.7% in Clayton Le Moors. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Barnoldswick and 85.4% in Clayton Le Moors.
Barnoldswick is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (447 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barnoldswick are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Clayton Le Moors. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Barnoldswick and £1,326 in Clayton Le Moors. 58.8% of homes in Barnoldswick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Clayton Le Moors.
Barnoldswick has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,972.5 in Clayton Le Moors and £29,566.6 in Barnoldswick. The median age is 47.3 in Barnoldswick and 42.5 in Clayton Le Moors. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Barnoldswick and 56% in Clayton Le Moors. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Barnoldswick versus 65.5% in Clayton Le Moors.
| Indicator | Barnoldswick | Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,591 | 7,969 |
| 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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