Side-by-side comparison of BB18 Barnoldswick and BB2 Blackburn covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BB18 is the more affordable option at £155,000 median vs £169,950 in BB2. BB18 has lower recorded crime (1,065 vs 8,979 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | BB18 Barnoldswick | BB2 Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £155,000 | £169,950 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,640 | £2,455 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,065 | 8,979 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 5.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 71.6 | 68.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 91.0 | 90.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.