Barrowford vs Burnley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burnley wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Barrowford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Burnley
£157,066
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Burnley
103.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Burnley
82.6%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Burnley
426.9
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Burnley
70.6
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Burnley
£29,740
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Barrowford commands an average of £195,365, compared with £157,066 in Burnley – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Burnley it is a terraced at £97,493.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 50% pricier in Barrowford (£146,035 vs £97,493).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnley prices grew faster — 30% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Barrowford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69 per 1,000 versus 103.3 per 1,000 in Burnley. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Burnley 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 Barrowford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 82.6% in Burnley. There are 3 schools in Barrowford and 27 in Burnley.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burnley School Inspection Breakdown
82.6% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 27 |
| Primary | 3 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 82.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Barrowford and 426.9 Mbps in Burnley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 94.3% in Burnley. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 83% in Burnley.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (446 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burnley, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Barrowford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,120 in Burnley. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Burnley.
Burnley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Barrowford and £29,740 in Burnley. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 41.5 in Burnley. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 53.2% in Burnley. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Barrowford versus 59.8% in Burnley. Barrowford has a population of 5,887 and Burnley has 78,266.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 78,266 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,740 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 24.3% |
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