Adlington (Chorley) vs Rawtenstall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Rawtenstall is about 18% cheaper on average. 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
Rawtenstall
£246,862
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Rawtenstall
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Rawtenstall
70.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Rawtenstall
381.6
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Rawtenstall
69.3
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Rawtenstall
£30,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Rawtenstall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £246,862 versus £291,217 in Adlington (chorley). The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Rawtenstall it is a flat at £149,086.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Rawtenstall (£149,086 vs £130,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rawtenstall prices grew faster — 56% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 56.9 offences per 1,000 people, Adlington (chorley) is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Rawtenstall's 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Rawtenstall 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 WestSchool quality favours Adlington (chorley): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 70% in Rawtenstall.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rawtenstall School Inspection Breakdown
70% of 13 schools (9 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Rawtenstall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 13 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 70% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Adlington (chorley) enjoy 412.7 Mbps on average, while Rawtenstall lags behind at 381.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 93.5% in Rawtenstall. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 71.1% in Rawtenstall.
Adlington (chorley) is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (413 vs 382 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Adlington (chorley) is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Rawtenstall's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,398 in Rawtenstall. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Rawtenstall.
Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Adlington (chorley) has a population of 8,777 while Rawtenstall has 23,381. Median household income is £30,420 in Rawtenstall and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 43.3 in Rawtenstall. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 57.8% in Rawtenstall.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Rawtenstall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 23,381 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £30,420 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 30.7% |
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