Adlington (Chorley) vs Tyldesley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tyldesley offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. 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
Tyldesley
£223,902
Crime Rate
Adlington (Chorley)
56.9
Tyldesley
92.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Adlington (Chorley)
100.0%
Tyldesley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Adlington (Chorley)
412.7
Tyldesley
462
EPC Rating
Adlington (Chorley)
72.4
Tyldesley
73.2
Median Income
Adlington (Chorley)
£29,475
Tyldesley
£30,499
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Tyldesley is £223,902, which is 30% less than Adlington (chorley) at £291,217. The most affordable entry point in Adlington (chorley) is a flat at £130,000, while in Tyldesley it is a flat at £122,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Adlington (chorley) (£477,334 vs £371,392).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tyldesley prices grew faster — 83% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Adlington (chorley) (56.9 per 1,000) compared to Tyldesley (92.3 per 1,000), a 62% difference. The most common crime category in Adlington (chorley) is violent-crime, while in Tyldesley 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 WestAdlington (chorley) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Tyldesley. Adlington (chorley) has 4 schools in total, while Tyldesley has 4.
Adlington (Chorley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tyldesley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Adlington (Chorley) | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Tyldesley offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 412.7 Mbps in Adlington (chorley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.5% of premises in Adlington (chorley) and 96.1% in Tyldesley. Gigabit availability stands at 79% in Adlington (chorley) and 91.5% in Tyldesley.
Tyldesley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (462 vs 413 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tyldesley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 72.4 (band C) in Adlington (chorley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Adlington (chorley) and £983 in Tyldesley. 69.3% of homes in Adlington (chorley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.8% in Tyldesley.
Tyldesley has more energy-efficient housing — 74.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,499 in Tyldesley and £29,475 in Adlington (chorley). The median age is 41.5 in Adlington (chorley) and 40.5 in Tyldesley. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Adlington (chorley) and 58.1% in Tyldesley. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Adlington (chorley) versus 56.7% in Tyldesley.
| Indicator | Adlington (Chorley) | Tyldesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,777 | 15,968 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,475 | £30,499 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 56.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.3% | 29.6% |
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