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Adlington (Chorley) vs Burtonwood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Adlington (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.

MetricAdlington (Chorley)Burtonwood
Total Schools42
Primary42
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdlington (Chorley)Burtonwood
Population8,7773,504
Median Age41.543.9
Median Household Income£29,475£31,330.5
Employment Rate56.3%57.3%
Owner Occupied66.3%66.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.3%30.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Burtonwood?
Adlington (chorley) and Burtonwood are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Burtonwood?
Burtonwood is cheaper, with an average house price of £233,244.
Is Adlington (chorley) or Burtonwood safer?
Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Burtonwood?
Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Burtonwood?
Burtonwood has faster average broadband at 446.5 Mbps.

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