Side-by-side comparison of BB18 Barnoldswick and BB5 Accrington covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
BB5 is the more affordable option at £126,000 median vs £155,000 in BB18. BB18 has lower recorded crime (1,065 vs 10,011 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | BB18 Barnoldswick | BB5 Accrington |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £155,000 | £126,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,640 | £2,466 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,065 | 10,011 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 71.6 | 66.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 91.0 | 95.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 66.0 |
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.