Adlington (Chorley) vs Chorley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Chorley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. 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
Chorley
£286,099
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Chorley
56.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Chorley
94.1%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Chorley
441.5
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Chorley
72
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Chorley
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £286,099, Chorley undercuts Adlington (chorley) (£291,217) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Chorley it is a flat at £115,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £362,955).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chorley prices grew faster — 52% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestChorley has a crime rate of 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Adlington (chorley) at 56.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Chorley 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Adlington (chorley), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chorley, which has 18 schools, the figure is 94.1%.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chorley School Inspection Breakdown
94.1% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 18 |
| Primary | 4 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chorley averages 441.5 Mbps – ahead of Adlington (chorley)'s 412.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 95.2% in Chorley. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 84.7% in Chorley.
Chorley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (442 vs 413 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Adlington (chorley), scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Chorley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,144 in Chorley. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Chorley.
Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,033.3 in Chorley and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 44.8 in Chorley. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 57.9% in Chorley. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 72.9% in Chorley. Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 and Chorley has 39,539.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 39,539 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £32,033.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 31.9% |
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