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Adlington (Chorley) vs Burscough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricAdlington (Chorley)Burscough
Total Schools46
Primary45
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdlington (Chorley)Burscough
Population8,7778,754
Median Age41.544.6
Median Household Income£29,475£31,988.5
Employment Rate56.3%57%
Owner Occupied66.3%71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified30.3%31.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Burscough?
Adlington (chorley) and Burscough are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Burscough?
Burscough is cheaper, with an average house price of £271,878.
Is Adlington (chorley) or Burscough safer?
Burscough has the lower crime rate at 48.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Burscough?
Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Burscough?
Adlington (chorley) has faster average broadband at 412.7 Mbps.

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