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Adlington (Chorley) vs Haydock

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricAdlington (Chorley)Haydock
Total Schools45
Primary44
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdlington (Chorley)Haydock
Population8,77716,143
Median Age41.544.6
Median Household Income£29,475£30,673
Employment Rate56.3%54.7%
Owner Occupied66.3%67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.3%28.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Haydock?
Adlington (chorley) and Haydock are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Haydock?
Haydock is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,063.
Is Adlington (chorley) or Haydock safer?
Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Haydock?
Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Haydock?
Adlington (chorley) has faster average broadband at 412.7 Mbps.

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