Town comparison
Chorley vs Freckleton
Which is better to live in? 12.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Freckleton wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Freckleton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Freckleton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chorley
£286,099
Freckleton
£231,906
Crime Rate
Chorley
56.8
Freckleton
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chorley
94.1%
Freckleton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chorley
441.5
Freckleton
326
EPC Rating
Chorley
72
Freckleton
71.8
Median Income
Chorley
£32,033
Freckleton
£31,406
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £231,906, Freckleton undercuts Chorley (£286,099) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chorley is a flat at £115,085, while in Freckleton it is a flat at £83,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Chorley (£115,085 vs £83,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chorley prices grew faster — 52% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Freckleton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.5 per 1,000 versus 56.8 per 1,000 in Chorley. The most common crime category in Chorley is violent-crime, while in Freckleton 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 WestOf the 18 schools in Chorley, 94.1% are in the top two inspection bands. In Freckleton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chorley School Inspection Breakdown
94.1% of 18 schools (13 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Freckleton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chorley | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 18 | 2 |
| Primary | 13 | 2 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 94.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chorley averages 441.5 Mbps – ahead of Freckleton's 326.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Chorley and 91.4% in Freckleton. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Chorley and 58.7% in Freckleton.
Chorley is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (442 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chorley, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.8 (band C) in Freckleton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Chorley and £1,166 in Freckleton. 68.2% of homes in Chorley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.9% in Freckleton.
Chorley has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,033.3 in Chorley and £31,406.2 in Freckleton. The median age is 44.8 in Chorley and 45.6 in Freckleton. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Chorley and 55.4% in Freckleton. Owner-occupancy is 72.9% in Chorley versus 70.3% in Freckleton. Chorley has a population of 39,539 and Freckleton has 4,478.
| Indicator | Chorley | Freckleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,539 | 4,478 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,033.3 | £31,406.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 31.7% |
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