Adlington (Chorley) vs Oswaldtwistle

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Oswaldtwistle wins on house prices with a 95% 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

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Oswaldtwistle

£149,624

Crime Rate

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Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

Oswaldtwistle

156.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Oswaldtwistle

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

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Oswaldtwistle

442.6

EPC Rating

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Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

Oswaldtwistle

69.1

Median Income

Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

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Oswaldtwistle

£29,973

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North West

At £149,624, Oswaldtwistle undercuts Adlington (chorley) (£291,217) by around 95% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Oswaldtwistle it is a flat at £85,167.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 87% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £255,471).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Crime & Safety

Safest in North West

Residents of Adlington (chorley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56.9 per 1,000 versus 156.1 per 1,000 in Oswaldtwistle. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Oswaldtwistle 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 West

Of the 4 schools in Adlington (chorley), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Oswaldtwistle, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Oswaldtwistle School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Adlington (Chorley)	Oswaldtwistle
Total Schools	4	7
Primary	4	6
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Oswaldtwistle averages 442.6 Mbps – ahead of Adlington (chorley)'s 412.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 96.7% in Oswaldtwistle. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 85.4% in Oswaldtwistle.

Oswaldtwistle is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (443 vs 413 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Adlington (chorley), scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Oswaldtwistle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,326 in Oswaldtwistle. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58% in Oswaldtwistle.

Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 58% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,972.5 in Oswaldtwistle and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 42.5 in Oswaldtwistle. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 56% in Oswaldtwistle. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 65.5% in Oswaldtwistle. Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 and Oswaldtwistle has 10,810.

Indicator	Adlington (Chorley)	Oswaldtwistle
Population	8,777	10,810
Median Age	41.5	42.5
Median Household Income	£29,475	£29,972.5
Employment Rate	56.3%	56%
Owner Occupied	66.3%	65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.3%	27.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Oswaldtwistle?

Adlington (chorley) and Oswaldtwistle are approximately 12.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Oswaldtwistle?

Oswaldtwistle is cheaper, with an average house price of £149,624.

Is Adlington (chorley) or Oswaldtwistle safer?

Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Oswaldtwistle?

Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Oswaldtwistle?

Oswaldtwistle has faster average broadband at 442.6 Mbps.

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