Adlington (Chorley) vs Horwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Horwich wins on house prices with a 26% gap. 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
Horwich
£231,060
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Horwich
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Horwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Horwich
430.5
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Horwich
72.2
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Horwich
£30,334
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Adlington (chorley) commands an average of £291,217, compared with £231,060 in Horwich – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Horwich it is a flat at £125,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £361,257).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horwich prices grew faster — 54% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Adlington (chorley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.9 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Horwich. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Horwich 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 WestFamilies may prefer Adlington (chorley), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Horwich. There are 4 schools in Adlington (chorley) and 7 in Horwich.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Horwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.5 Mbps in Horwich and 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 94.3% in Horwich. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 83.4% in Horwich.
Horwich is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (431 vs 413 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Adlington (chorley), scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 72.2 (band C) in Horwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,110 in Horwich. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Horwich.
Horwich has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,333.5 in Horwich and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 42.5 in Horwich. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 56.7% in Horwich. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 66.8% in Horwich. Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 and Horwich has 20,703.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Horwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 20,703 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £30,333.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 30.6% |
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