Adlington (Chorley) vs Haydock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Haydock is about 71% 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
Haydock
£170,063
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Haydock
86.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Haydock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Haydock
405.8
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Haydock
71.4
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Haydock
£30,673
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Haydock more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £170,063 versus £291,217 in Adlington (chorley). The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Haydock it is a flat at £82,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £301,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 56.9 offences per 1,000 people, Adlington (chorley) is the safer of the two – 53% lower than Haydock's 86.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Haydock 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 WestSchool quality favours Adlington (chorley): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Haydock.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haydock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Adlington (chorley) enjoy 412.7 Mbps on average, while Haydock lags behind at 405.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 89.7% in Haydock. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 79.1% in Haydock.
Adlington (chorley) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (413 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Adlington (chorley) is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Haydock's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,140 in Haydock. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Haydock.
Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 while Haydock has 16,143. Median household income is £30,673 in Haydock and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 44.6 in Haydock. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 54.7% in Haydock.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Haydock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 16,143 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £30,673 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 28.6% |
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