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Adlington (Chorley) vs Pendlebury and Clifton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Adlington (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.

Of 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.

MetricAdlington (Chorley)Pendlebury and Clifton
Total Schools44
Primary44
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAdlington (Chorley)Pendlebury and Clifton
Population8,77718,469
Median Age41.538.1
Median Household Income£29,475£30,605
Employment Rate56.3%58.8%
Owner Occupied66.3%47%
Degree-Level Qualified30.3%33.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Pendlebury And Clifton?
Adlington (chorley) and Pendlebury And Clifton are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adlington (chorley) or Pendlebury And Clifton?
Adlington (chorley) is cheaper, with an average house price of £291,217.
Is Adlington (chorley) or Pendlebury And Clifton safer?
Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate at 56.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adlington (chorley) or Pendlebury And Clifton?
Adlington (chorley) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adlington (chorley) or Pendlebury And Clifton?
Pendlebury And Clifton has faster average broadband at 479.2 Mbps.

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