The verdict
Freckleton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burscough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burscough
£271,878
Freckleton
£231,906
Crime Rate
Burscough
48.3
Freckleton
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burscough
100.0%
Freckleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burscough
388.8
Freckleton
326
EPC Rating
Burscough
71.8
Freckleton
71.8
Median Income
Burscough
£31,989
Freckleton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Burscough commands an average of £271,878, compared with £231,906 in Freckleton – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Burscough is a flat at £160,554, while in Freckleton it is a flat at £83,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 91% pricier in Burscough (£160,554 vs £83,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Freckleton prices grew faster — 41% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBurscough has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Freckleton at 54.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burscough is violent-crime, while in Freckleton 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 WestFamilies may prefer Burscough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Freckleton. There are 6 schools in Burscough and 2 in Freckleton.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Freckleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burscough | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 388.8 Mbps in Burscough and 326.0 Mbps in Freckleton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Burscough and 91.4% in Freckleton. Gigabit availability stands at 74.5% in Burscough and 58.7% in Freckleton.
Burscough is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (389 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burscough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Freckleton averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,183 in Burscough and £1,166 in Freckleton. 68.8% of homes in Burscough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Freckleton.
Burscough has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £31,406.2 in Freckleton. The median age is 44.6 in Burscough and 45.6 in Freckleton. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Burscough versus 70.3% in Freckleton. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burscough and 55.4% in Freckleton.
| Indicator | Burscough | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,754 | 4,478 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,988.5 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 31.7% |
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