Brierfield vs Colne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brierfield wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Colne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brierfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierfield
£163,344
Colne
£180,447
Crime Rate
Brierfield
82.3
Colne
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierfield
100.0%
Colne
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierfield
445.5
Colne
311
EPC Rating
Brierfield
69.2
Colne
68.4
Median Income
Brierfield
£29,992
Colne
£27,268
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £163,344, Brierfield undercuts Colne (£180,447) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brierfield is a terraced at £104,078, while in Colne it is a flat at £120,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Colne (£377,845 vs £263,609).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Colne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.2 per 1,000 versus 82.3 per 1,000 in Brierfield. The most common crime category in Brierfield is violent-crime, while in Colne 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Brierfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Colne, which has 10 schools, the figure is 75%.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Colne School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierfield | Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 10 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brierfield averages 445.5 Mbps – ahead of Colne's 311.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brierfield and 92.1% in Colne. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Brierfield and 56.1% in Colne.
Brierfield is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (446 vs 311 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brierfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Colne averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Brierfield and £1,391 in Colne. 55.6% of homes in Brierfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.3% in Colne.
Brierfield has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 53.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,992 in Brierfield and £27,268 in Colne. The median age is 44.5 in Brierfield and 41.4 in Colne. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Brierfield versus 65% in Colne. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Brierfield and 52.7% in Colne.
| Indicator | Brierfield | Colne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,723 | 18,914 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,992 | £27,268 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 25.4% |
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