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Adlington (Chorley) vs Billinge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Billinge wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adlington (chorley) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Adlington (Chorley)

£291,217

Billinge

£261,331

Crime Rate

Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

Billinge

86.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Billinge

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

Billinge

460.4

EPC Rating

Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

Billinge

71.4

Median Income

Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

Billinge

£30,580

Property in Adlington (chorley) commands an average of £291,217, compared with £261,331 in Billinge – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Billinge it is a flat at £88,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£130,000 vs £88,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.

Residents of Adlington (chorley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.9 per 1,000 versus 86.8 per 1,000 in Billinge. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Billinge it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Adlington (chorley), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Billinge. There are 4 schools in Adlington (chorley) and 3 in Billinge.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Billinge School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdlington (Chorley)Billinge
Total Schools43
Primary43
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 460.4 Mbps in Billinge and 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 96.9% in Billinge. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 90.5% in Billinge.

Billinge is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (460 vs 413 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Adlington (chorley) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Billinge averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,109 in Billinge. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Billinge.

Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 44.1 in Billinge. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 67.1% in Billinge. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 55.6% in Billinge.

IndicatorAdlington (Chorley)Billinge
Population8,7774,963
Median Age41.544.1
Median Household Income£29,475£30,579.7
Employment Rate56.3%55.6%
Owner Occupied66.3%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified30.3%27.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Billinge?
Adlington (chorley) and Billinge are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Billinge?
Billinge is cheaper, with an average house price of £261,331.
Is Adlington (chorley) or Billinge safer?
Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Billinge?
Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Billinge?
Billinge has faster average broadband at 460.4 Mbps.

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