Barrowford vs Cullingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barrowford offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Barrowford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Cullingworth
£273,228
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Cullingworth
120.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Cullingworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Cullingworth
387.9
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Cullingworth
68.8
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Cullingworth
£28,820
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Barrowford is £195,365, which is 28% less than Cullingworth at £273,228. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Cullingworth it is a flat at £142,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Cullingworth (£212,200 vs £146,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullingworth prices grew faster — 30% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Barrowford (69 per 1,000) compared to Cullingworth (120.2 per 1,000), a 74% difference. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Cullingworth 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 50% in Cullingworth. Barrowford has 3 schools in total, while Cullingworth has 2.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cullingworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barrowford offers faster average downloads at 445.5 Mbps, compared to 387.9 Mbps in Cullingworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 92.1% in Cullingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 73.9% in Cullingworth.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (446 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barrowford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Cullingworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,248 in Cullingworth. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Cullingworth.
Cullingworth has more energy-efficient housing — 57.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Barrowford and £28,819.5 in Cullingworth. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 41.2 in Cullingworth. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 54.2% in Cullingworth. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Barrowford versus 63.1% in Cullingworth.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Cullingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 3,096 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £28,819.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.1% |
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