Town comparison
Barnoldswick vs Clitheroe
Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Barnoldswick is about 50% cheaper on average. Barnoldswick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clitheroe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnoldswick
£185,134
Clitheroe
£373,898
Crime Rate
Barnoldswick
27.9
Clitheroe
37.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnoldswick
80.0%
Clitheroe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnoldswick
447.3
Clitheroe
350.7
EPC Rating
Barnoldswick
70
Clitheroe
69.1
Median Income
Barnoldswick
£29,567
Clitheroe
£29,836
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barnoldswick more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £185,134 versus £373,898 in Clitheroe. The most affordable entry point in Barnoldswick is a flat at £116,000, while in Clitheroe it is a flat at £151,396.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Clitheroe (£501,636 vs £353,559).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clitheroe prices grew faster — 53% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 27.9 offences per 1,000 people, Barnoldswick is the safer of the two – 35% lower than Clitheroe's 37.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnoldswick 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 WestSchool quality favours Clitheroe: 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.
Clitheroe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnoldswick | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnoldswick enjoy 447.3 Mbps on average, while Clitheroe lags behind at 350.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Barnoldswick and 90% in Clitheroe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Barnoldswick and 66% in Clitheroe.
Barnoldswick is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (447 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnoldswick is band C (score 70), ahead of Clitheroe's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Barnoldswick and £1,342 in Clitheroe. 58.8% of homes in Barnoldswick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Clitheroe.
Barnoldswick has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnoldswick has a population of 10,591 while Clitheroe has 16,626. Median household income is £29,836.3 in Clitheroe and £29,566.6 in Barnoldswick. The median age is 47.3 in Barnoldswick and 43.6 in Clitheroe. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Barnoldswick and 55.3% in Clitheroe.
| Indicator | Barnoldswick | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,591 | 16,626 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,566.6 | £29,836.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 30.1% |
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