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Adlington (Chorley) vs Keswick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 71.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Adlington (chorley) is about 28% cheaper on average. For families, Adlington (chorley) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Adlington (Chorley)

£291,217

Keswick

£402,231

Crime Rate

Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

Keswick

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Keswick

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

Keswick

297

EPC Rating

Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

Keswick

67.1

Median Income

Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

Keswick

£32,336

Buyers will find Adlington (chorley) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £291,217 versus £402,231 in Keswick. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Keswick it is a flat at £222,940.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Keswick (£332,525 vs £172,929).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 32%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Adlington (chorley) and Keswick at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Adlington (chorley): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Keswick.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Keswick School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAdlington (Chorley)Keswick
Total Schools42
Primary41
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Adlington (chorley) enjoy 412.7 Mbps on average, while Keswick lags behind at 297.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 90.6% in Keswick. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 53.1% in Keswick.

Adlington (chorley) is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (413 vs 297 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Adlington (chorley) is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Keswick's band C (score 67.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,556 in Keswick. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Keswick.

Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 48.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 while Keswick has 4,465. Median household income is £32,336 in Keswick and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 47.4 in Keswick. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 56.3% in Keswick.

IndicatorAdlington (Chorley)Keswick
Population8,7774,465
Median Age41.547.4
Median Household Income£29,475£32,336
Employment Rate56.3%56.3%
Owner Occupied66.3%70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified30.3%29.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Keswick?
Adlington (chorley) and Keswick are approximately 71.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Keswick?
Adlington (chorley) is cheaper, with an average house price of £291,217.
Is Adlington (chorley) or Keswick safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Keswick?
Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Keswick?
Adlington (chorley) has faster average broadband at 412.7 Mbps.

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