Adlington (Chorley) vs Hindley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hindley offers lower property prices by roughly 67%. 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
Hindley
£174,266
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Hindley
92.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Hindley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Hindley
438.1
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Hindley
71.4
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Hindley
£29,107
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Hindley is £174,266, which is 67% less than Adlington (chorley) at £291,217. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Hindley it is a flat at £96,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £289,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Adlington (chorley) (56.9 per 1,000) compared to Hindley (92.2 per 1,000), a 62% difference. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Hindley 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 Hindley. Adlington (chorley) has 4 schools in total, while Hindley has 9.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 9 |
| Primary | 4 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hindley offers faster average downloads at 438.1 Mbps, compared to 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 96% in Hindley. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 85% in Hindley.
Hindley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (438 vs 413 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 71.4 (band C) in Hindley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,087 in Hindley. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Hindley.
Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,475 in Adlington (chorley) and £29,107 in Hindley. The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 41.9 in Hindley. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 55.8% in Hindley. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 64% in Hindley.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Hindley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 24,485 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £29,107 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 26.6% |
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