Town Pop. 8,392

Living in Adlington (Chorley): Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Adlington (Chorley) scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the BL6 postcode district, Adlington (Chorley) ranks 4th. It scores 8 points above the BL6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the BL6 district's 40/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BL6 postcode district.

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Adlington (Chorley) scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 254 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 215 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 48 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 123 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chorley Street 37 crimes
  2. 2 Grove Avenue 36 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 30 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
52
4 schools in area · 18 within 4km
4Good
  • Adlington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Anderton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, AndertonPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsChildren's A&E10.5 mi
Royal Preston Hospital11.9 mi
Fairfield Hospital13.6 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,996 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
28
Full fibre (FTTP)86.9%
available across Chorley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 215 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.3%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Chorley · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Adlington 0.2 mi
Blackrod 2.2 mi
Chorley 2.7 mi
J6 M61 3.4 mi
J8 M61 3.5 mi
J27 M6 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,000 67
Detached £358,000 21
Semi-detached £235,000 15
Terraced £190,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£134k £216k £301k £383k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Heath Charnock 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Blackrod 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Coppull 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Worthington 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chorley 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Standish 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Horwich 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Aspull 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Charnock Richard 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shevington Moor 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bottom o' th' Moor 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hunger Hill (West Lancashire) 45 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Adlington (Chorley) a nice place to live?

Adlington (Chorley) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Adlington (Chorley) is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Adlington (Chorley)?

Adlington (Chorley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 725 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Adlington (Chorley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Adlington (Chorley) are Adlington Primary School, Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School and Anderton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Adlington (Chorley) in total.

What are house prices like in Adlington (Chorley)?

The current median house price in Adlington (Chorley) is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £358,000, semi-detached £235,000, terraced £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 67 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Adlington (Chorley) in context

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Postcode districts in Adlington (Chorley)

BL6 50 ⇄
PR6 58 ⇄
PR7 59 ⇄

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