Barrowford vs Cross Hills and Steeton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barrowford offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Cross Hills And Steeton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Cross Hills and Steeton
£233,856
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Cross Hills and Steeton
67.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Cross Hills and Steeton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Cross Hills and Steeton
414.4
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Cross Hills and Steeton
70.2
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Cross Hills and Steeton
£29,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Barrowford is £195,365, which is 16% less than Cross Hills And Steeton at £233,856. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Cross Hills And Steeton it is a flat at £122,867.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Cross Hills And Steeton (£191,953 vs £146,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barrowford prices grew faster — 15% vs -5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Cross Hills And Steeton (67.7 per 1,000) compared to Barrowford (69 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Cross Hills And Steeton 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 WestBarrowford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Barrowford has 3 schools in total, while Cross Hills And Steeton has 4.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cross Hills and Steeton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barrowford offers faster average downloads at 445.5 Mbps, compared to 414.4 Mbps in Cross Hills And Steeton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 92.8% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 80.2% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (446 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cross Hills And Steeton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Barrowford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,398 in Cross Hills And Steeton. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
Cross Hills And Steeton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Barrowford and £29,597.4 in Cross Hills And Steeton. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 47 in Cross Hills And Steeton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 56.3% in Cross Hills And Steeton. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Barrowford versus 67.5% in Cross Hills And Steeton.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Cross Hills and Steeton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 9,828 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,597.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.4% |
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