Barrowford vs Church
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Church wins on house prices with a 76% gap. Barrowford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Church
£110,775
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Church
93.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Church
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Church
442.6
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Church
69.1
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Church
£29,973
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £110,775, Church undercuts Barrowford (£195,365) by around 76% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Church it is a flat at £48,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 111% pricier in Barrowford (£101,450 vs £48,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Church prices grew faster — 25% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Barrowford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69 per 1,000 versus 93.5 per 1,000 in Church. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Church 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 3 schools in Barrowford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Church, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Church School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Church |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barrowford averages 445.5 Mbps – ahead of Church's 442.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 96.7% in Church. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 85.4% in Church.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (446 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barrowford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Church averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,326 in Church. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Church.
Church has more energy-efficient housing — 58% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Barrowford and £29,972.5 in Church. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 42.5 in Church. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Barrowford versus 65.5% in Church. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 56% in Church.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Church |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 5,231 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,972.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 27.9% |
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