Adlington (Chorley) vs Bolton (Bolton)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bolton (bolton) offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. 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

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Bolton (Bolton)

£261,398

Crime Rate

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Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

Bolton (Bolton)

98.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Bolton (Bolton)

96.5%

Avg Download Speed

Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

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Bolton (Bolton)

437.3

EPC Rating

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Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

Bolton (Bolton)

71.4

Median Income

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Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

Bolton (Bolton)

£27,821

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North West

The average house price in Bolton (bolton) is £261,398, which is 11% less than Adlington (chorley) at £291,217. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Bolton (bolton) it is a flat at £133,932.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £412,754).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 36%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North West

Crime is lower in Adlington (chorley) (56.9 per 1,000) compared to Bolton (bolton) (98.4 per 1,000), a 73% difference. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Bolton (bolton) 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 96.5% in Bolton (bolton). Adlington (chorley) has 4 schools in total, while Bolton (bolton) has 72.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bolton (Bolton) School Inspection Breakdown

96.5% of 72 schools (60 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Adlington (Chorley)	Bolton (Bolton)
Total Schools	4	72
Primary	4	60
Secondary	0	12
% Top two bands	100%	96.5%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bolton (bolton) offers faster average downloads at 437.3 Mbps, compared to 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 96.1% in Bolton (bolton). Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 83.2% in Bolton (bolton).

Bolton (bolton) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (437 vs 413 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Adlington (chorley) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Bolton (bolton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,126 in Bolton (bolton). 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bolton (bolton).

Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,475 in Adlington (chorley) and £27,821 in Bolton (bolton). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 40.8 in Bolton (bolton). Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 54% in Bolton (bolton). Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 61.5% in Bolton (bolton).

Indicator	Adlington (Chorley)	Bolton (Bolton)
Population	8,777	184,618
Median Age	41.5	40.8
Median Household Income	£29,475	£27,821
Employment Rate	56.3%	54%
Owner Occupied	66.3%	61.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.3%	27.4%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Bolton (bolton)?

Adlington (chorley) and Bolton (bolton) are approximately 7.3 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Bolton (bolton)?

Bolton (bolton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £261,398.

Is Adlington (chorley) or Bolton (bolton) safer?

Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Bolton (bolton)?

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

Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Bolton (bolton)?

Bolton (bolton) has faster average broadband at 437.3 Mbps.

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