Blackrod vs Burscough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blackrod offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackrod edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackrod
£218,151
Burscough
£271,878
Crime Rate
Blackrod
98.7
Burscough
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackrod
100.0%
Burscough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackrod
430.5
Burscough
388.8
EPC Rating
Blackrod
72.2
Burscough
71.8
Median Income
Blackrod
£30,334
Burscough
£31,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Blackrod is £218,151, which is 20% less than Burscough at £271,878. The most affordable entry point in Blackrod is a flat at £132,500, while in Burscough it is a flat at £160,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Burscough (£214,744 vs £162,717).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackrod prices grew faster — 47% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Burscough is the safer of the two – 104% lower than Blackrod's 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackrod is violent-crime, while in Burscough 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 WestBlackrod has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burscough. Blackrod has 2 schools in total, while Burscough has 6.
Blackrod School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackrod | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackrod offers faster average downloads at 430.5 Mbps, compared to 388.8 Mbps in Burscough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Blackrod and 91.4% in Burscough. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Blackrod and 74.5% in Burscough.
Blackrod is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (431 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blackrod are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Burscough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Blackrod and £1,183 in Burscough. 69.6% of homes in Blackrod have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Burscough.
Blackrod has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £30,333.5 in Blackrod. The median age is 42.5 in Blackrod and 44.6 in Burscough. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Blackrod and 57% in Burscough. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Blackrod versus 71.4% in Burscough.
| Indicator | Blackrod | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,340 | 8,754 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,333.5 | £31,988.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.6% | 31.9% |
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