Barrowford vs Brierfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brierfield is about 20% cheaper on average. Barrowford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Brierfield
£163,344
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Brierfield
82.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Brierfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Brierfield
445.5
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Brierfield
69.2
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Brierfield
£29,992
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Brierfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £163,344 versus £195,365 in Barrowford. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Brierfield it is a terraced at £104,078.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Barrowford (£146,035 vs £104,078).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 69 offences per 1,000 people, Barrowford is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Brierfield's 82.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Brierfield 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 Barrowford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Brierfield.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Brierfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barrowford enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Brierfield lags behind at 445.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 96.4% in Brierfield. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 87.4% in Brierfield.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (446 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barrowford is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Brierfield's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,386 in Brierfield. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Brierfield.
Barrowford has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barrowford has a population of 5,887 while Brierfield has 10,723. Median household income is £29,992 in Barrowford and £29,992 in Brierfield. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 44.5 in Brierfield. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 55.9% in Brierfield.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Brierfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 10,723 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,992 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.5% |
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