Barrowford vs Hebden Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barrowford is about 35% cheaper on average. Barrowford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Hebden Bridge
£299,498
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Hebden Bridge
106.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Hebden Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Hebden Bridge
111.8
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Hebden Bridge
68.5
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Hebden Bridge
£30,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barrowford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,365 versus £299,498 in Hebden Bridge. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Hebden Bridge it is a terraced at £253,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Hebden Bridge (£262,354 vs £101,450).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hebden Bridge prices grew faster — 53% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 69 offences per 1,000 people, Barrowford is the safer of the two – 55% lower than Hebden Bridge's 106.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Hebden Bridge 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 WestSchool quality favours Barrowford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Hebden Bridge.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebden Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barrowford enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Hebden Bridge lags behind at 111.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 86.8% in Hebden Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 9.5% in Hebden Bridge.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 298% on average download speed (446 vs 112 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barrowford is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Hebden Bridge's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,335 in Hebden Bridge. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.1% in Hebden Bridge.
Barrowford has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barrowford has a population of 5,887 while Hebden Bridge has 5,002. Median household income is £30,125 in Hebden Bridge and £29,992 in Barrowford. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 43.2 in Hebden Bridge. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 56% in Hebden Bridge.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Hebden Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 5,002 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £30,125 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.9% |
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