Town comparison
Billinge vs Chorley
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Billinge offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Chorley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chorley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Chorley
£286,099
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Chorley
56.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Chorley
94.1%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Chorley
441.5
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Chorley
72
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Chorley
£32,033
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Billinge is £261,331, which is 9% less than Chorley at £286,099. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Chorley it is a flat at £115,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Billinge (£219,616 vs £167,325).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chorley prices grew faster — 52% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Chorley (56.8 per 1,000) compared to Billinge (86.8 per 1,000), a 53% difference. The most common crime category in Billinge 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestChorley has 94.1% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Billinge. Billinge has 3 schools in total, while Chorley has 18.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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.
| Metric | Billinge | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 18 |
| Primary | 3 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 94.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Billinge offers faster average downloads at 460.4 Mbps, compared to 441.5 Mbps in Chorley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 95.2% in Chorley. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 84.7% in Chorley.
Billinge is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (460 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chorley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Billinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,144 in Chorley. 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Chorley.
Chorley has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,033.3 in Chorley and £30,579.7 in Billinge. The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 44.8 in Chorley. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 57.9% in Chorley. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Billinge versus 72.9% in Chorley.
| Indicator | Billinge | Chorley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 39,539 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £32,033.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 72.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 31.9% |
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