Burnley vs Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burnley wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Longridge (ribble Valley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burnley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burnley
£157,066
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
£257,018
Crime Rate
Burnley
103.3
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
37.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burnley
82.6%
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burnley
426.9
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
374.9
EPC Rating
Burnley
70.6
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
70.5
Median Income
Burnley
£29,740
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £157,066, Burnley undercuts Longridge (ribble Valley) (£257,018) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burnley is a terraced at £97,493, while in Longridge (ribble Valley) it is a flat at £120,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Longridge (ribble Valley) (£170,541 vs £97,493).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longridge (ribble Valley) prices grew faster — 31% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Longridge (ribble Valley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37.4 per 1,000 versus 103.3 per 1,000 in Burnley. The most common crime category in Burnley is violent-crime, while in Longridge (ribble Valley) 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 27 schools in Burnley, 82.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Longridge (ribble Valley), which has 5 schools, the figure is 60%.
Burnley School Inspection Breakdown
82.6% of 27 schools (23 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longridge (Ribble Valley) School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burnley | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 5 |
| Primary | 23 | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 82.6% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burnley averages 426.9 Mbps – ahead of Longridge (ribble Valley)'s 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Burnley and 92.2% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Burnley and 71.1% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Burnley is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (427 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burnley, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Longridge (ribble Valley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,120 in Burnley and £1,255 in Longridge (ribble Valley). 64.1% of homes in Burnley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Burnley has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,904 in Longridge (ribble Valley) and £29,740 in Burnley. The median age is 41.5 in Burnley and 46.2 in Longridge (ribble Valley). Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Burnley and 53.9% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Owner-occupancy is 59.8% in Burnley versus 69.2% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Burnley has a population of 78,266 and Longridge (ribble Valley) has 8,438.
| Indicator | Burnley | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,266 | 8,438 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,740 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 53.2% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 33.3% |
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