Adlington (Chorley) vs Haslingden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestAdlington (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.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Haslingden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 15,432 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £30,420 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 30.7% |
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