Burnley vs Clayton-le-Moors
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burnley offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Clayton Le Moors has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clayton Le Moors edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnley
£157,066
Clayton-le-Moors
£162,389
Crime Rate
Burnley
103.3
Clayton-le-Moors
93.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnley
82.6%
Clayton-le-Moors
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnley
426.9
Clayton-le-Moors
442.6
EPC Rating
Burnley
70.6
Clayton-le-Moors
69.1
Median Income
Burnley
£29,740
Clayton-le-Moors
£29,973
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Burnley is £157,066, which is 3% less than Clayton Le Moors at £162,389. The most affordable entry point in Burnley is a terraced at £97,493, while in Clayton Le Moors it is a flat at £67,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Burnley (£103,507 vs £67,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnley prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 93.1 offences per 1,000 people, Clayton Le Moors is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Burnley's 103.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnley is violent-crime, while in Clayton Le Moors 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 WestClayton Le Moors has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 82.6% in Burnley. Burnley has 27 schools in total, while Clayton Le Moors has 3.
Burnley School Inspection Breakdown
82.6% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clayton-le-Moors School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnley | Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 3 |
| Primary | 23 | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 82.6% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Clayton Le Moors offers faster average downloads at 442.6 Mbps, compared to 426.9 Mbps in Burnley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Burnley and 96.7% in Clayton Le Moors. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Burnley and 85.4% in Clayton Le Moors.
Clayton Le Moors is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (443 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burnley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Clayton Le Moors. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,120 in Burnley and £1,326 in Clayton Le Moors. 64.1% of homes in Burnley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Clayton Le Moors.
Burnley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,972.5 in Clayton Le Moors and £29,740 in Burnley. The median age is 41.5 in Burnley and 42.5 in Clayton Le Moors. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Burnley and 56% in Clayton Le Moors. Owner-occupancy is 59.8% in Burnley versus 65.5% in Clayton Le Moors.
| Indicator | Burnley | Clayton-le-Moors |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,266 | 7,969 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,740 | £29,972.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 27.9% |
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