Adlington (Chorley) vs Burtonwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burtonwood is about 25% cheaper on average. 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
Burtonwood
£233,244
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Burtonwood
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Burtonwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Burtonwood
446.5
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Burtonwood
72
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Burtonwood
£31,331
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Burtonwood is £233,244, which is 25% less than Adlington (chorley) at £291,217. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Burtonwood it is a flat at £124,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £378,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burtonwood prices grew faster — 51% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 56.9 offences per 1,000 people, Adlington (chorley) is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Burtonwood's 69.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Burtonwood 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 WestAdlington (chorley) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burtonwood. Adlington (chorley) has 4 schools in total, while Burtonwood has 2.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burtonwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burtonwood offers faster average downloads at 446.5 Mbps, compared to 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 96.4% in Burtonwood. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 87.3% in Burtonwood.
Burtonwood is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (447 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 72 (band C) in Burtonwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,030 in Burtonwood. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Burtonwood.
Burtonwood has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,330.5 in Burtonwood and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 43.9 in Burtonwood. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 57.3% in Burtonwood. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 66.5% in Burtonwood.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Burtonwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 3,504 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £31,330.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 30.1% |
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