Barrowford vs Todmorden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barrowford is about 16% 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
Todmorden
£232,885
Crime Rate
Barrowford
69.0
Todmorden
106.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barrowford
100.0%
Todmorden
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Barrowford
445.5
Todmorden
84.9
EPC Rating
Barrowford
69.2
Todmorden
70.3
Median Income
Barrowford
£29,992
Todmorden
£29,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Barrowford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,365 versus £232,885 in Todmorden. The most affordable entry point in Barrowford is a flat at £101,450, while in Todmorden it is a terraced at £167,307.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Todmorden (£202,758 vs £101,450).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Todmorden prices grew faster — 38% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 69 offences per 1,000 people, Barrowford is the safer of the two – 54% lower than Todmorden's 106.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barrowford is violent-crime, while in Todmorden 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 87.5% in Todmorden.
Barrowford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Todmorden School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barrowford | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barrowford enjoy 445.5 Mbps on average, while Todmorden lags behind at 84.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Barrowford and 87.8% in Todmorden. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barrowford and 3.1% in Todmorden.
Barrowford is the faster of the two by 425% on average download speed (446 vs 85 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Todmorden is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Barrowford's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Barrowford and £1,198 in Todmorden. 55.6% of homes in Barrowford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Todmorden.
Todmorden has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barrowford has a population of 5,887 while Todmorden has 12,971. Median household income is £29,992 in Barrowford and £29,603.7 in Todmorden. The median age is 44.5 in Barrowford and 41.7 in Todmorden. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barrowford and 54.4% in Todmorden.
| Indicator | Barrowford | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,887 | 12,971 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,603.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 27.2% |
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