Barrowford vs Skipton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barrowford offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Skipton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barrowford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barrowford
£195,365
Skipton
£329,091
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Skipton
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Skipton
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Skipton
327.6
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Skipton
70.1
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Skipton
£29,917
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Barrowford is £195,365, which is 41% less than Skipton at £329,091. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Skipton it is a flat at £190,911.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Skipton (£568,270 vs £296,771).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barrowford prices grew faster — 15% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Skipton (47.4 per 1,000) compared to Barrowford (69 per 1,000), a 46% difference. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Skipton 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 87.5% in Skipton. Barrowford has 3 schools in total, while Skipton has 8.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skipton School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Skipton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barrowford offers faster average downloads at 445.5 Mbps, compared to 327.6 Mbps in Skipton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 87.5% in Skipton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 59.9% in Skipton.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (446 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Skipton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Barrowford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,422 in Skipton. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Skipton.
Skipton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Barrowford and £29,916.6 in Skipton. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 47.3 in Skipton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 56.7% in Skipton. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Barrowford versus 68.8% in Skipton.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Skipton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 15,050 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,916.6 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.8% |
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