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Adlington (Chorley) vs Haslingden

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Haslingden is about 42% 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

Haslingden

£205,486

Crime Rate

Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

Haslingden

64.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Haslingden

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

Haslingden

381.6

EPC Rating

Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

Haslingden

69.3

Median Income

Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

Haslingden

£30,420

The average house price in Haslingden is £205,486, which is 42% less than Adlington (chorley) at £291,217. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Haslingden it is a flat at £112,260.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £376,761).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Haslingden prices grew faster — 55% vs 44%.

Crime is lower in Adlington (chorley) (56.9 per 1,000) compared to Haslingden (64.2 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Haslingden 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 Haslingden. Adlington (chorley) has 4 schools in total, while Haslingden has 7.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Haslingden School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdlington (Chorley)Haslingden
Total Schools47
Primary46
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Adlington (chorley) offers faster average downloads at 412.7 Mbps, compared to 381.6 Mbps in Haslingden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 93.5% in Haslingden. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 71.1% in Haslingden.

Adlington (chorley) is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (413 vs 382 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 69.3 (band C) in Haslingden. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,398 in Haslingden. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Haslingden.

Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,420 in Haslingden and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 43.3 in Haslingden. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 57.8% in Haslingden. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 67.9% in Haslingden.

IndicatorAdlington (Chorley)Haslingden
Population8,77715,432
Median Age41.543.3
Median Household Income£29,475£30,420
Employment Rate56.3%57.8%
Owner Occupied66.3%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified30.3%30.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Haslingden?
Adlington (chorley) and Haslingden are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Haslingden?
Haslingden is cheaper, with an average house price of £205,486.
Is Adlington (chorley) or Haslingden safer?
Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Haslingden?
Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Haslingden?
Adlington (chorley) has faster average broadband at 412.7 Mbps.

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