Adlington (Chorley) vs Keswick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 71.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Adlington (chorley) and Keswick at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 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.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 4,465 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 29.7% |
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