Brierfield vs Clitheroe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brierfield wins on house prices with a 56% gap. Clitheroe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brierfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierfield
£163,344
Clitheroe
£373,898
Crime Rate
Brierfield
82.3
Clitheroe
37.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierfield
100.0%
Clitheroe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierfield
445.5
Clitheroe
350.7
EPC Rating
Brierfield
69.2
Clitheroe
69.1
Median Income
Brierfield
£29,992
Clitheroe
£29,836
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Clitheroe commands an average of £373,898, compared with £163,344 in Brierfield – a difference of 56%. The most affordable entry point in Brierfield is a terraced at £104,078, while in Clitheroe it is a flat at £151,396.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Clitheroe (£204,459 vs £104,078).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs 53%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Clitheroe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37.7 per 1,000 versus 82.3 per 1,000 in Brierfield. The most common crime category in Brierfield is violent-crime, while in Clitheroe 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 WestFamilies may prefer Brierfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Clitheroe. There are 4 schools in Brierfield and 7 in Clitheroe.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clitheroe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierfield | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.5 Mbps in Brierfield and 350.7 Mbps in Clitheroe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brierfield and 90% in Clitheroe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Brierfield and 66% in Clitheroe.
Brierfield is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (446 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brierfield, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Clitheroe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Brierfield and £1,342 in Clitheroe. 55.6% of homes in Brierfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Clitheroe.
Clitheroe has more energy-efficient housing — 55.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Brierfield and £29,836.3 in Clitheroe. The median age is 44.5 in Brierfield and 43.6 in Clitheroe. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Brierfield and 55.3% in Clitheroe. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Brierfield versus 67.9% in Clitheroe. Brierfield has a population of 10,723 and Clitheroe has 16,626.
| Indicator | Brierfield | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,723 | 16,626 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £29,836.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.1% |
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