Town comparison
Burnley vs Clitheroe
Which is better to live in? 8.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Burnley offers lower property prices by roughly 58%. Clitheroe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clitheroe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnley
£157,066
Clitheroe
£373,898
Crime Rate
Burnley
103.3
Clitheroe
37.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnley
82.6%
Clitheroe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnley
426.9
Clitheroe
350.7
EPC Rating
Burnley
70.6
Clitheroe
69.1
Median Income
Burnley
£29,740
Clitheroe
£29,836
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Burnley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £157,066 versus £373,898 in Clitheroe. The most affordable entry point in Burnley is a terraced at £97,493, while in Clitheroe it is a flat at £151,396.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Clitheroe (£204,459 vs £97,493).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clitheroe prices grew faster — 53% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Clitheroe (37.7 per 1,000) compared to Burnley (103.3 per 1,000), a 174% difference. The most common crime category in Burnley 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 WestSchool quality favours Clitheroe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 82.6% in Burnley.
Burnley School Inspection Breakdown
82.6% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 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 | Burnley | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 7 |
| Primary | 23 | 5 |
| Secondary | 4 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 82.6% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burnley enjoy 426.9 Mbps on average, while Clitheroe lags behind at 350.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Burnley and 90% in Clitheroe. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Burnley and 66% in Clitheroe.
Burnley is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (427 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burnley is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Clitheroe's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,120 in Burnley and £1,342 in Clitheroe. 64.1% of homes in Burnley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Clitheroe.
Burnley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burnley has a population of 78,266 while Clitheroe has 16,626. Median household income is £29,836.3 in Clitheroe and £29,740 in Burnley. The median age is 41.5 in Burnley and 43.6 in Clitheroe. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Burnley and 55.3% in Clitheroe.
| Indicator | Burnley | Clitheroe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,266 | 16,626 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,740 | £29,836.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 30.1% |
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