Town Pop. 5,895

Living in Barrowford: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barrowford scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 71/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the BB9 postcode district, Barrowford scores lowest. On healthcare specifically, Barrowford sits 8 points below the BB9 district figure of 71/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BB9 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 157 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 120 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Burglary 42 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 68 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bolton Grove 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Pinfold 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
66
10 schools in area · 35 within 4km
1Outstanding8Good1Ungraded
  • Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Barrowford SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Blacko Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bradley Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bradley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, NelsonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lomeshaye Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Whitefield Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital2 mi
Airedale General Hospital10 mi
Fairfield Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
1 GP surgery in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,117 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
58
Full fibre (FTTP)91.5%
available across Pendle
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 219 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2%Retired31.5%Student2.7%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Pendle · 2026-27
A £1,760
B £2,053
C £2,347
D £2,640
E £3,227
F £3,813
G £4,400
H £5,280
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Nelson 1.2 mi
Colne 1.6 mi
Brierfield 2 mi
J13 M65 0.4 mi
J13 M65 0.8 mi
J14 M65 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £180,000 65
Detached £360,000 11
Semi-detached £220,000 13
Terraced £149,750 40
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£124k £227k £333k £436k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Nelson (Pendle) 61 1.2 mi away ⇄
Brierfield 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fence 58 1.9 mi away ⇄
Colne 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Foulridge 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trawden 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Higham (Pendle) 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Burnley 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sough 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Worsthorne 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Barnoldswick 59 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barrowford a nice place to live?

Barrowford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barrowford is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barrowford?

Barrowford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 427 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barrowford?

Among the top-rated schools in Barrowford are Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Barrowford School and Blacko Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Barrowford in total.

What are house prices like in Barrowford?

The current median house price in Barrowford is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £149,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%. There were 65 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Barrowford in context

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Postcode districts in Barrowford

BB9 58 ⇄

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