Adlington (Chorley) vs Ramsbottom

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Adlington (chorley) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Adlington (chorley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adlington (chorley) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Adlington (Chorley)

£291,217

Ramsbottom

£295,149

Crime Rate

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Adlington (Chorley)

56.9

Ramsbottom

91.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Adlington (Chorley)

100.0%

Ramsbottom

60.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Adlington (Chorley)

412.7

Ramsbottom

399.6

EPC Rating

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Adlington (Chorley)

72.4

Ramsbottom

70.2

Median Income

Adlington (Chorley)

£29,475

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Ramsbottom

£31,006

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North West

Property in Ramsbottom commands an average of £295,149, compared with £291,217 in Adlington (chorley) – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Ramsbottom it is a flat at £190,250.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Ramsbottom (£190,250 vs £130,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ramsbottom prices grew faster — 55% vs 44%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North West

Adlington (chorley) has a crime rate of 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61% lower than Ramsbottom at 91.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Ramsbottom 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

Families may prefer Adlington (chorley), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 60% in Ramsbottom. There are 4 schools in Adlington (chorley) and 8 in Ramsbottom.

Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ramsbottom School Inspection Breakdown

60% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Adlington (Chorley)	Ramsbottom
Total Schools	4	8
Primary	4	7
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	60%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley) and 399.6 Mbps in Ramsbottom. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 95.4% in Ramsbottom. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 74.8% in Ramsbottom.

Adlington (chorley) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (413 vs 400 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Adlington (chorley), scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Ramsbottom. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,291 in Ramsbottom. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Ramsbottom.

Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,006 in Ramsbottom and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 42.8 in Ramsbottom. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 57.5% in Ramsbottom. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 67.4% in Ramsbottom. Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 and Ramsbottom has 17,074.

Indicator	Adlington (Chorley)	Ramsbottom
Population	8,777	17,074
Median Age	41.5	42.8
Median Household Income	£29,475	£31,006
Employment Rate	56.3%	57.5%
Owner Occupied	66.3%	67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.3%	31.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adlington (chorley) and Ramsbottom?

Adlington (chorley) and Ramsbottom are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

Adlington (chorley) is cheaper, with an average house price of £291,217.

Is Adlington (chorley) or Ramsbottom safer?

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

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

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

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

Adlington (chorley) has faster average broadband at 412.7 Mbps.

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