Burnley vs Milnrow

At £157,066, Burnley undercuts Milnrow (£222,715) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burnley is a terraced at £97,493, while in Milnrow it is a flat at £117,125.

Burnley has a crime rate of 103.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Milnrow at 105.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burnley is violent-crime, while in Milnrow it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 27 schools in Burnley, 82.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Milnrow, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Milnrow averages 441.1 Mbps – ahead of Burnley's 426.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.3% of premises in Burnley and 97.8% in Milnrow. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Burnley and 82.7% in Milnrow.

→Milnrow is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (441 vs 427 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Milnrow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Burnley averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,120 in Burnley and £1,120 in Milnrow. 64.1% of homes in Burnley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Milnrow.

→Milnrow has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,740 in Burnley and £29,227.5 in Milnrow. The median age is 41.5 in Burnley and 39.9 in Milnrow. Owner-occupancy is 59.8% in Burnley versus 60.3% in Milnrow. Employment rates stand at 53.2% in Burnley and 53.2% in Milnrow.

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