Adlington (Chorley) vs Skelmersdale

At £228,572, Skelmersdale undercuts Adlington (chorley) (£291,217) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Skelmersdale it is a flat at £115,267.

Residents of Skelmersdale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 56.9 per 1,000 in Adlington (chorley). The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale, which has 18 schools, the figure is 83.3%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Adlington (chorley) averages 412.7 Mbps – ahead of Skelmersdale's 316.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 95% in Skelmersdale. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 52.6% in Skelmersdale.

→Adlington (chorley) is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (413 vs 317 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Adlington (chorley) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Skelmersdale averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £1,271 in Skelmersdale. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.7% in Skelmersdale.

→Adlington (chorley) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,131 in Skelmersdale and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 45 in Skelmersdale. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 70.7% in Skelmersdale. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 54.5% in Skelmersdale.

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