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Takeaways| Council | Hyndburn |
| Crime Rate | High for a North West town 44% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Accrington is £126,727, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Accrington house price trends over the last 30 years.
£126,727
£248,276
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Is Accrington a nice place to live?
Accrington is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Accrington?
Accrington has a high crime rate for a North West town, with around 108 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 44% above the national average, and 49% above the Lancashire average.
What are the best schools in Accrington?
Accrington has 41 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Accrington Peel Park Primary School and St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School and Accrington St Mary Magdalen's Church of England Primary School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Accrington?
The majority of residents in Accrington identify as White (British) (70%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (87%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.