Adlington (Chorley) vs Billinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies 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.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Billinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 4,963 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £30,579.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 27.7% |
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