Adlington (Chorley) vs Culcheth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Adlington (chorley) wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adlington (chorley) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Adlington (Chorley)

£291,217

Culcheth

£404,441

Crime Rate

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Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

Culcheth

68.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Culcheth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

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Culcheth

424.5

EPC Rating

Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

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Culcheth

72.6

Median Income

Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

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Culcheth

£30,915

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North West

Property in Culcheth commands an average of £404,441, compared with £291,217 in Adlington (chorley) – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Culcheth it is a flat at £161,214.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Culcheth (£284,115 vs £172,929).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Crime & Safety

Safest in North West

Residents of Adlington (chorley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.9 per 1,000 versus 68.9 per 1,000 in Culcheth. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Culcheth 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 West

Families may prefer Adlington (chorley), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Culcheth. There are 4 schools in Adlington (chorley) and 4 in Culcheth.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Culcheth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Adlington (Chorley)	Culcheth
Total Schools	4	4
Primary	4	3
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 424.5 Mbps in Culcheth and 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 93.5% in Culcheth. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 82.6% in Culcheth.

Culcheth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (425 vs 413 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Culcheth, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 72.4 (band C) in Adlington (chorley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,007 in Culcheth. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.4% in Culcheth.

Culcheth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,914.8 in Culcheth and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 42.2 in Culcheth. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 57.7% in Culcheth. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 61.6% in Culcheth. Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 and Culcheth has 6,722.

Indicator	Adlington (Chorley)	Culcheth
Population	8,777	6,722
Median Age	41.5	42.2
Median Household Income	£29,475	£30,914.8
Employment Rate	56.3%	57.7%
Owner Occupied	66.3%	61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.3%	29.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Culcheth?

Adlington (chorley) and Culcheth are approximately 11.7 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Culcheth?

Adlington (chorley) is cheaper, with an average house price of £291,217.

Is Adlington (chorley) or Culcheth safer?

Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Culcheth?

Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Culcheth?

Culcheth has faster average broadband at 424.5 Mbps.

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