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Ashton-in-Makerfield vs Chorley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ashton In Makerfield offers lower property prices by roughly 41%. Chorley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chorley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashton-in-Makerfield

£170,063

Chorley

£286,099

Crime Rate

Ashton-in-Makerfield

92.3

Chorley

56.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashton-in-Makerfield

90.9%

Chorley

94.1%

Avg Download Speed

Ashton-in-Makerfield

420

Chorley

441.5

EPC Rating

Ashton-in-Makerfield

71.8

Chorley

72

Median Income

Ashton-in-Makerfield

£30,304

Chorley

£32,033

The average house price in Ashton In Makerfield is £170,063, which is 41% less than Chorley at £286,099. The most affordable entry point in Ashton In Makerfield is a flat at £82,714, while in Chorley it is a flat at £115,085.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Chorley (£167,325 vs £118,701).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chorley prices grew faster — 52% vs 13%.

With 56.8 offences per 1,000 people, Chorley is the safer of the two – 63% lower than Ashton In Makerfield's 92.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashton In Makerfield is violent-crime, while in Chorley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Chorley has 94.1% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Ashton In Makerfield. Ashton In Makerfield has 11 schools in total, while Chorley has 18.

Ashton-in-Makerfield School Inspection Breakdown

90.9% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Chorley School Inspection Breakdown

94.1% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshton-in-MakerfieldChorley
Total Schools1118
Primary813
Secondary35
% Top two bands90.9%94.1%

Broadband & Connectivity

Chorley offers faster average downloads at 441.5 Mbps, compared to 420.0 Mbps in Ashton In Makerfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Ashton In Makerfield and 95.2% in Chorley. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ashton In Makerfield and 84.7% in Chorley.

Chorley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (442 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Chorley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Ashton In Makerfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,028 in Ashton In Makerfield and £1,144 in Chorley. 68.8% of homes in Ashton In Makerfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Chorley.

Ashton In Makerfield has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,033.3 in Chorley and £30,304 in Ashton In Makerfield. The median age is 43.6 in Ashton In Makerfield and 44.8 in Chorley. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Ashton In Makerfield and 57.9% in Chorley. Owner-occupancy is 65.3% in Ashton In Makerfield versus 72.9% in Chorley.

IndicatorAshton-in-MakerfieldChorley
Population26,36739,539
Median Age43.644.8
Median Household Income£30,304£32,033.3
Employment Rate56.2%57.9%
Owner Occupied65.3%72.9%
Degree-Level Qualified26.5%31.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashton In Makerfield and Chorley?
Ashton In Makerfield and Chorley are approximately 11.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashton In Makerfield or Chorley?
Ashton In Makerfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,063.
Is Ashton In Makerfield or Chorley safer?
Chorley has the lower crime rate at 56.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashton In Makerfield or Chorley?
Chorley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 94.1%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashton In Makerfield or Chorley?
Chorley has faster average broadband at 441.5 Mbps.

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