Adlington (Chorley) vs Burscough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burscough wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Burscough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adlington (chorley) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Adlington (Chorley)
£291,217
Burscough
£271,878
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Burscough
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Burscough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Burscough
388.8
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Burscough
71.8
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Burscough
£31,989
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Adlington (chorley) commands an average of £291,217, compared with £271,878 in Burscough – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Burscough it is a flat at £160,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £376,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Burscough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 56.9 per 1,000 in Adlington (chorley). The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Burscough 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 100% in Burscough. There are 4 schools in Adlington (chorley) and 6 in Burscough.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burscough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley) and 388.8 Mbps in Burscough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 91.4% in Burscough. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 74.5% in Burscough.
Adlington (chorley) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (413 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Adlington (chorley) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Burscough averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,183 in Burscough. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Burscough.
Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,988.5 in Burscough and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 44.6 in Burscough. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 71.4% in Burscough. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 57% in Burscough.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Burscough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 8,754 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £31,988.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 31.9% |
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