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Adlington (Chorley) vs Church

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Church offers lower property prices by roughly 163%. 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

Church

£110,775

Crime Rate

Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

Church

93.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Church

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

Church

442.6

EPC Rating

Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

Church

69.1

Median Income

Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

Church

£29,973

Buyers will find Church more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £110,775 versus £291,217 in Adlington (chorley). The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Church it is a flat at £48,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 171% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£130,000 vs £48,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 25%.

Crime is lower in Adlington (chorley) (56.9 per 1,000) compared to Church (93.5 per 1,000), a 64% difference. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Church it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Adlington (chorley): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Church.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Church School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdlington (Chorley)Church
Total Schools43
Primary42
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Church enjoy 442.6 Mbps on average, while Adlington (chorley) lags behind at 412.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 96.7% in Church. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 85.4% in Church.

Church is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (443 vs 413 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Adlington (chorley) is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Church's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,326 in Church. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Church.

Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 while Church has 5,231. Median household income is £29,972.5 in Church and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 42.5 in Church. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 56% in Church.

IndicatorAdlington (Chorley)Church
Population8,7775,231
Median Age41.542.5
Median Household Income£29,475£29,972.5
Employment Rate56.3%56%
Owner Occupied66.3%65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.3%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Church?
Adlington (chorley) and Church are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Church?
Church is cheaper, with an average house price of £110,775.
Is Adlington (chorley) or Church safer?
Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Church?
Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Church?
Church has faster average broadband at 442.6 Mbps.

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