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Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) vs Rishton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Rishton wins on house prices with a 60% gap. Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Rishton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

£228,340

Rishton

£142,961

Crime Rate

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

84.2

Rishton

93.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

97.7%

Rishton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

398.1

Rishton

417.3

EPC Rating

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

71.8

Rishton

70

Median Income

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

£30,947

Rishton

£29,691

At £142,961, Rishton undercuts Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) (£228,340) by around 60% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) is a flat at £101,069, while in Rishton it is a terraced at £99,436.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) (£346,938 vs £233,125).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Rishton prices grew faster — 36% vs 30%.

Residents of Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.2 per 1,000 versus 93.5 per 1,000 in Rishton. The most common crime category in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) is violent-crime, while in Rishton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 52 schools in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen), 97.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Rishton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) School Inspection Breakdown

97.7% of 52 schools (43 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Rishton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)Rishton
Total Schools524
Primary433
Secondary91
% Top two bands97.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Rishton averages 417.3 Mbps – ahead of Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen)'s 398.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 95.9% in Rishton. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 80.8% in Rishton.

Rishton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (417 vs 398 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Rishton averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and £1,300 in Rishton. 65.9% of homes in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Rishton.

Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,947.2 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and £29,691.2 in Rishton. The median age is 44 in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 42.9 in Rishton. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) versus 66.8% in Rishton. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and 56.1% in Rishton.

IndicatorBlackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)Rishton
Population124,9586,653
Median Age4442.9
Median Household Income£30,947.2£29,691.2
Employment Rate57.9%56.1%
Owner Occupied71%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified33.1%30.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and Rishton?
Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) and Rishton are approximately 3.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) or Rishton?
Rishton is cheaper, with an average house price of £142,961.
Is Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) or Rishton safer?
Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) has the lower crime rate at 84.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) or Rishton?
Rishton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackburn (blackburn With Darwen) or Rishton?
Rishton has faster average broadband at 417.3 Mbps.

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