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Brierfield vs Todmorden

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Brierfield 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.

MetricBrierfieldTodmorden
Total Schools48
Primary37
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBrierfieldTodmorden
Population10,72312,971
Median Age44.541.7
Median Household Income£29,992£29,603.7
Employment Rate55.9%54.4%
Owner Occupied70.2%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%27.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brierfield and Todmorden?
Brierfield and Todmorden are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brierfield or Todmorden?
Brierfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £163,344.
Is Brierfield or Todmorden safer?
Brierfield has the lower crime rate at 82.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brierfield or Todmorden?
Brierfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brierfield or Todmorden?
Brierfield has faster average broadband at 445.5 Mbps.

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