Barnoldswick vs Haworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barnoldswick offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Barnoldswick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnoldswick
£185,134
Haworth
£212,120
Crime Rate
Barnoldswick
27.9
Haworth
119.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnoldswick
80.0%
Haworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnoldswick
447.3
Haworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Barnoldswick
70
Haworth
70.2
Median Income
Barnoldswick
£29,567
Haworth
£29,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Barnoldswick is £185,134, which is 13% less than Haworth at £212,120. The most affordable entry point in Barnoldswick is a flat at £116,000, while in Haworth it is a flat at £126,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Haworth (£186,538 vs £148,535).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Barnoldswick (27.9 per 1,000) compared to Haworth (119.9 per 1,000), a 330% difference. The most common crime category in Barnoldswick is violent-crime, while in Haworth 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 WestHaworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Barnoldswick. Barnoldswick has 5 schools in total, while Haworth has 2.
Barnoldswick School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnoldswick | Haworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnoldswick offers faster average downloads at 447.3 Mbps, compared to 357.4 Mbps in Haworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Barnoldswick and 90.5% in Haworth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Barnoldswick and 66.2% in Haworth.
Barnoldswick is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (447 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Haworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Barnoldswick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Barnoldswick and £1,398 in Haworth. 58.8% of homes in Barnoldswick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Haworth.
Haworth 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 Haworth and £29,566.6 in Barnoldswick. The median age is 47.3 in Barnoldswick and 47 in Haworth. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Barnoldswick and 56.3% in Haworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Barnoldswick versus 67.5% in Haworth.
| Indicator | Barnoldswick | Haworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,591 | 5,680 |
| 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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