Adlington (Chorley) vs Pendlebury and Clifton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Adlington (chorley) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. 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
Pendlebury and Clifton
£300,680
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Pendlebury and Clifton
105.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Pendlebury and Clifton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Pendlebury and Clifton
479.2
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Pendlebury and Clifton
75
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Pendlebury and Clifton
£30,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £291,217, Adlington (chorley) undercuts Pendlebury And Clifton (£300,680) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Pendlebury And Clifton it is a terraced at £235,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Pendlebury And Clifton (£324,968 vs £130,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Adlington (chorley) prices grew faster — 44% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAdlington (chorley) has a crime rate of 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86% lower than Pendlebury And Clifton at 105.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Pendlebury And Clifton 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Adlington (chorley), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Pendlebury And Clifton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pendlebury and Clifton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Pendlebury and Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pendlebury And Clifton averages 479.2 Mbps – ahead of Adlington (chorley)'s 412.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 99.3% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 95% in Pendlebury And Clifton.
Pendlebury And Clifton is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (479 vs 413 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Pendlebury And Clifton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 75 (C), while Adlington (chorley) averages 72.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £918 in Pendlebury And Clifton. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 82.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.
Pendlebury And Clifton has more energy-efficient housing — 82.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,605 in Pendlebury And Clifton and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 38.1 in Pendlebury And Clifton. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 47% in Pendlebury And Clifton. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 58.8% in Pendlebury And Clifton.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Pendlebury and Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 18,469 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £30,605 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 47% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 33.5% |
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