Barrowford vs Clayton-le-Moors
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Clayton Le Moors is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Barrowford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Clayton-le-Moors
£162,389
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Clayton-le-Moors
93.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Clayton-le-Moors
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Clayton-le-Moors
442.6
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Clayton-le-Moors
69.1
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Clayton-le-Moors
£29,973
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Barrowford commands an average of £195,365, compared with £162,389 in Clayton Le Moors – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Clayton Le Moors it is a flat at £67,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Barrowford (£101,450 vs £67,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clayton Le Moors prices grew faster — 26% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBarrowford has a crime rate of 69 per 1,000 residents, which is 35% lower than Clayton Le Moors at 93.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Clayton Le Moors 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 100% in Clayton Le Moors. There are 3 schools in Barrowford and 3 in Clayton Le Moors.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clayton-le-Moors School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Barrowford and 442.6 Mbps in Clayton Le Moors. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 96.7% in Clayton Le Moors. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 85.4% in Clayton Le Moors.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (446 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barrowford, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Clayton Le Moors. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,326 in Clayton Le Moors. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Clayton Le Moors.
Clayton Le Moors 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 Clayton Le Moors. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 42.5 in Clayton Le Moors. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 56% in Clayton Le Moors. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Barrowford versus 65.5% in Clayton Le Moors. Barrowford has a population of 5,887 and Clayton Le Moors has 7,969.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 7,969 |
| 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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