Barrowford vs Clitheroe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Barrowford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 48% lower. Clitheroe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Clitheroe
£373,898
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Clitheroe
37.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Clitheroe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Clitheroe
350.7
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Clitheroe
69.1
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Clitheroe
£29,836
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £195,365, Barrowford undercuts Clitheroe (£373,898) by around 48% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Clitheroe it is a flat at £151,396.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Clitheroe (£501,636 vs £296,771).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clitheroe prices grew faster — 53% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestClitheroe has a crime rate of 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83% lower than Barrowford at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clitheroe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barrowford averages 445.5 Mbps – ahead of Clitheroe's 350.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 90% in Clitheroe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 66% in Clitheroe.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (446 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barrowford, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Clitheroe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,342 in Clitheroe. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Clitheroe.
Clitheroe has more energy-efficient housing — 55.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Barrowford and £29,836.3 in Clitheroe. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 43.6 in Clitheroe. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 55.3% in Clitheroe. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Barrowford versus 67.9% in Clitheroe. Barrowford has a population of 5,887 and Clitheroe has 16,626.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 16,626 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,836.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.1% |
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