Accrington vs Adlington (Chorley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Accrington wins on house prices with a 50% gap. Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adlington (chorley) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Accrington
£145,475
Adlington (Chorley)
£291,217
Crime Rate
Accrington
93.3
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Accrington
70.0%
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Accrington
442.6
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
EPC Rating
Accrington
69.1
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Median Income
Accrington
£29,973
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Adlington (chorley) commands an average of £291,217, compared with £145,475 in Accrington – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Accrington is a flat at £94,333, while in Adlington (chorley) it is a flat at £130,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £266,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Adlington (chorley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.9 per 1,000 versus 93.3 per 1,000 in Accrington. The most common crime category in Accrington is violent-crime, while in Adlington (chorley) 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 Adlington (chorley), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 70% in Accrington. There are 14 schools in Accrington and 4 in Adlington (chorley).
Accrington School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Accrington | Adlington (Chorley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 14 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 70% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 442.6 Mbps in Accrington and 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Accrington and 92.5% in Adlington (chorley). Gigabit availability stands at 85.4% in Accrington and 79% in Adlington (chorley).
Accrington is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (443 vs 413 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Adlington (chorley) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Accrington averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,326 in Accrington and £1,132 in Adlington (chorley). 58% of homes in Accrington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Adlington (chorley).
Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,972.5 in Accrington and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 42.5 in Accrington and 41.5 in Adlington (chorley). Owner-occupancy is 65.5% in Accrington versus 66.3% in Adlington (chorley). Employment rates stand at 56% in Accrington and 56.3% in Adlington (chorley).
| Indicator | Accrington | Adlington (Chorley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,897 | 8,777 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,972.5 | £29,475 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.5% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 30.3% |
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