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Barrowford vs Clayton-le-Moors

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Barrowford 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.

Families 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.

MetricBarrowfordClayton-le-Moors
Total Schools33
Primary33
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBarrowfordClayton-le-Moors
Population5,8877,969
Median Age44.542.5
Median Household Income£29,992£29,972.5
Employment Rate55.9%56%
Owner Occupied70.2%65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barrowford and Clayton Le Moors?
Barrowford and Clayton Le Moors are approximately 8.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barrowford or Clayton Le Moors?
Clayton Le Moors is cheaper, with an average house price of £162,389.
Is Barrowford or Clayton Le Moors safer?
Barrowford has the lower crime rate at 69 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barrowford or Clayton Le Moors?
Barrowford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barrowford or Clayton Le Moors?
Barrowford has faster average broadband at 445.5 Mbps.

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