Brierfield vs Todmorden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brierfield is about 30% cheaper on average. Brierfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brierfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierfield
£163,344
Todmorden
£232,885
Crime Rate
Brierfield
82.3
Todmorden
106.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierfield
100.0%
Todmorden
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Brierfield
445.5
Todmorden
84.9
EPC Rating
Brierfield
69.2
Todmorden
70.3
Median Income
Brierfield
£29,992
Todmorden
£29,604
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Brierfield is £163,344, which is 30% less than Todmorden at £232,885. The most affordable entry point in Brierfield is a terraced at £104,078, while in Todmorden it is a terraced at £167,307.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Todmorden (£486,169 vs £263,609).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierfield prices grew faster — 77% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Brierfield (82.3 per 1,000) compared to Todmorden (106.5 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Brierfield 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 WestBrierfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Todmorden. Brierfield has 4 schools in total, while Todmorden has 8.
Brierfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Brierfield | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brierfield offers faster average downloads at 445.5 Mbps, compared to 84.9 Mbps in Todmorden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brierfield and 87.8% in Todmorden. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Brierfield and 3.1% in Todmorden.
Brierfield is the faster of the two by 425% on average download speed (446 vs 85 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Todmorden are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Brierfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Brierfield and £1,198 in Todmorden. 55.6% of homes in Brierfield 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
Median household income is £29,992 in Brierfield and £29,603.7 in Todmorden. The median age is 44.5 in Brierfield and 41.7 in Todmorden. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Brierfield and 54.4% in Todmorden. Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Brierfield versus 61.6% in Todmorden.
| Indicator | Brierfield | Todmorden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,723 | 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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