Barnoldswick vs Cross Hills and Steeton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Barnoldswick is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Barnoldswick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnoldswick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnoldswick
£185,134
Cross Hills and Steeton
£233,856
Crime Rate
Barnoldswick
27.9
Cross Hills and Steeton
67.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnoldswick
80.0%
Cross Hills and Steeton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnoldswick
447.3
Cross Hills and Steeton
414.4
EPC Rating
Barnoldswick
70
Cross Hills and Steeton
70.2
Median Income
Barnoldswick
£29,567
Cross Hills and Steeton
£29,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Cross Hills And Steeton commands an average of £233,856, compared with £185,134 in Barnoldswick – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Barnoldswick is a flat at £116,000, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is a flat at £122,867.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Cross Hills And Steeton (£191,953 vs £148,535).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnoldswick prices grew faster — 30% vs -5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBarnoldswick has a crime rate of 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 143% lower than Cross Hills And Steeton at 67.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnoldswick is violent-crime, while in Cross Hills And Steeton 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 WestFamilies may prefer Barnoldswick, where 80% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Cross Hills And Steeton. There are 5 schools in Barnoldswick and 4 in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Barnoldswick School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cross Hills and Steeton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnoldswick | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.3 Mbps in Barnoldswick and 414.4 Mbps in Cross Hills And Steeton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Barnoldswick and 92.8% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Barnoldswick and 80.2% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Barnoldswick is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (447 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cross Hills And Steeton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Barnoldswick averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Barnoldswick and £1,398 in Cross Hills And Steeton. 58.8% of homes in Barnoldswick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Cross Hills And Steeton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,597.4 in Cross Hills And Steeton and £29,566.6 in Barnoldswick. The median age is 47.3 in Barnoldswick and 47 in Cross Hills And Steeton. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Barnoldswick versus 67.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Barnoldswick and 56.3% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
| Indicator | Barnoldswick | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,591 | 9,828 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,566.6 | £29,597.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 33.4% |
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