Barnoldswick vs Cullingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barnoldswick wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Barnoldswick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnoldswick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnoldswick
£185,134
Cullingworth
£273,228
Crime Rate
Barnoldswick
27.9
Cullingworth
120.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnoldswick
80.0%
Cullingworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnoldswick
447.3
Cullingworth
387.9
EPC Rating
Barnoldswick
70
Cullingworth
68.8
Median Income
Barnoldswick
£29,567
Cullingworth
£28,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £185,134, Barnoldswick undercuts Cullingworth (£273,228) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnoldswick is a flat at £116,000, while in Cullingworth it is a flat at £142,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Cullingworth (£212,200 vs £148,535).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnoldswick prices grew faster — 30% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Barnoldswick experience less crime overall, with a rate of 27.9 per 1,000 versus 120.2 per 1,000 in Cullingworth. The most common crime category in Barnoldswick is violent-crime, while in Cullingworth 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 WestOf the 5 schools in Barnoldswick, 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cullingworth, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Barnoldswick School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cullingworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnoldswick | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnoldswick averages 447.3 Mbps – ahead of Cullingworth's 387.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Barnoldswick and 92.1% in Cullingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Barnoldswick and 73.9% in Cullingworth.
Barnoldswick is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (447 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnoldswick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Cullingworth averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Barnoldswick and £1,248 in Cullingworth. 58.8% of homes in Barnoldswick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Cullingworth.
Barnoldswick has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,566.6 in Barnoldswick and £28,819.5 in Cullingworth. The median age is 47.3 in Barnoldswick and 41.2 in Cullingworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Barnoldswick versus 63.1% in Cullingworth. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Barnoldswick and 54.2% in Cullingworth.
| Indicator | Barnoldswick | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,591 | 3,096 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,566.6 | £28,819.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 29.1% |
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