Adlington (Chorley) vs Bamber Bridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bamber Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adlington (chorley) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Adlington (Chorley)

£291,217

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Bamber Bridge

£240,197

Crime Rate

Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

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Bamber Bridge

55.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Bamber Bridge

90.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

Bamber Bridge

412.3

EPC Rating

Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

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Bamber Bridge

72.5

Median Income

Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

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Bamber Bridge

£31,149

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North West

The average house price in Bamber Bridge is £240,197, which is 21% less than Adlington (chorley) at £291,217. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Bamber Bridge it is a flat at £109,264.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 60% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £298,850).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 10%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North West

With 55.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bamber Bridge is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Adlington (chorley)'s 56.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Bamber Bridge 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 West

Adlington (chorley) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90% in Bamber Bridge. Adlington (chorley) has 4 schools in total, while Bamber Bridge has 16.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown

90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Adlington (Chorley)	Bamber Bridge
Total Schools	4	16
Primary	4	13
Secondary	0	3
% Top two bands	100%	90%

Broadband & Connectivity

Adlington (chorley) offers faster average downloads at 412.7 Mbps, compared to 412.3 Mbps in Bamber Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 96.5% in Bamber Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 79.4% in Bamber Bridge.

Adlington (chorley) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (413 vs 412 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bamber Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.5 (band C) versus 72.4 (band C) in Adlington (chorley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,089 in Bamber Bridge. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.5% in Bamber Bridge.

Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 43 in Bamber Bridge. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 58.5% in Bamber Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 68.8% in Bamber Bridge.

Indicator	Adlington (Chorley)	Bamber Bridge
Population	8,777	40,045
Median Age	41.5	43
Median Household Income	£29,475	£31,149
Employment Rate	56.3%	58.5%
Owner Occupied	66.3%	68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.3%	32.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Bamber Bridge?

Adlington (chorley) and Bamber Bridge are approximately 8.0 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Bamber Bridge?

Bamber Bridge is cheaper, with an average house price of £240,197.

Is Adlington (chorley) or Bamber Bridge safer?

Bamber Bridge has the lower crime rate at 55.7 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Bamber Bridge?

Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Bamber Bridge?

Adlington (chorley) has faster average broadband at 412.7 Mbps.

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