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Adlington & Anderton

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About

The Adlington & Anderton ward is situated in the northern part of the Borough of Chorley, bordering West Pennine Moors. Its landscape is characterised by residential neighbourhoods interspersed with areas of open farmland and green space. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the area, providing a linear route for recreation and connecting to the wider canal network. Local facilities serve the communities centred around the villages of Adlington and Anderton.

The ward contains several local conservation areas, including parts of the older settlement in Adlington. The area's history is linked to its position on the canal and former railway lines, which supported local industry. A notable local landmark is the railway viaduct near Anderton Hall. The ward functions primarily as a residential area for Chorley, with a mix of housing types and local services like schools and shops catering to the population.

Area overview

On average Adlington & Anderton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Adlington & Anderton is £49,271 per year. There are 7 schools in Adlington & Anderton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Adlington & Anderton is home to around 7,902 people, with a population density of about 248.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Adlington & Anderton Population
7,902
Population density
248.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.78(+76%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.14(-13%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+32%)
Shoplifting
6.2(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-32%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,587
95.99%
Other White
80
1.01%
Irish
44
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.39%
Other
27
0.34%
Total population: 7,904

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,171
33.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,220
18.65%
No qualifications
1,007
15.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
931
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
573
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,436
40.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,181
33.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
476
13.58%
Other social rented
250
7.13%
Social rents from council
87
2.48%
Total households: 3,506

Property prices in Adlington & Anderton

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 in Adlington & Anderton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £945,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Adlington & Anderton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Adlington & Anderton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£355,000
Flats3£130,000
Semi-Detached23£218,000
Terraced43£181,000

10 years median price trend in Adlington & Anderton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Adlington & Anderton.

All postcodes in Adlington & Anderton

PR69RW

Croston Avenue

PR74DG

Westhoughton Road

PR74HQ

Cemetery View

PR69GX

Adlington & Anderton

PR69LE

Brook Street

PR69LT

Springfield Road

PR74AN

Acresfield

PR74AY

Adlington & Anderton

PR74RR

Carrington Road

BL67RU

Dryfield Lane

PR74DS

The Common

PR69FW

Aldcliffe Court

PR69LP

Chorley Road

PR69QZ

Railway Road

PR69RP

Chester Place

PR69ND

Farm Avenue

PR69NN

Babylon Lane

PR74LA

Station Road

PR69HJ

Bolton Road

PR69NA

Bolton Road

PR69NE

Daisy Hill Drive

PR74DN

The Common

PR69RH

Highfield Road

PR74HP

Canal Street

BL65UZ

Anderton Motorway Services Area

BL67RR

Squirrel Lane

BL67RT

Dryfield Lane

PR69QX

Railway Road

PR69RE

Riding Street

BL67RH

Anderton Court

PR69HQ

Rivington Lane

PR69LZ

Rothwell Road

PR74DY

Crawford Avenue

PR74HU

Hanson Street

PR74DQ

Rigshaw Bridge

PR74JQ

Warwick Street

BL65HL

Owsten Court

PR69HW

Bolton Road

PR69NH

Bolton Road

PR69NP

Babylon Lane

PR69NR

Babylon Lane

PR69SD

Byre View

PR69LX

Bolton Road

PR69QF

Adlington & Anderton

PR74DL

Castle House Lane

PR74EL

Balmoral

PR74JU

Lewis Close

PR74HW

Atherton Street

BL67SL

Rivington Lane

PR74EN

Kings Lea

PR69PB

Sutton Lane

PR69PP

Lees Road

PR74JD

Crook Street

PR74JR

Huyton Road

BL67RN

Bolton Road

PR69PQ

Beech Avenue

PR69RF

Railway Road

PR69SJ

Barn View

PR69AB

Rossendale Drive

PR69FX

Chester Court

PR69PA

Sutton Lane

PR69QW

High Lea

PR74DR

The Common

PR74EH

Railway Road

PR74EX

Church Street

PR74JN

Park Road

PR74LE

Marlow Court

BL67RX

Rivington Lane

PR74HJ

Huyton Road

PR69NY

Adlington & Anderton

PR74JY

Park Road

BL67SE

Horrobin Lane

PR69NX

Mornington Road

PR69RR

Mount Pleasant

PR74DT

The Common

PR69QS

Grove Farm Drive

BL67RY

Rivington Lane

PR69LQ

Chorley Road

PR69SG

Lancaster Place

PR69RG

Railway Road

PR69SB

Fairview Drive

PR74JA

Bond's Lane

BL67RZ

Rivington Lane

PR69HE

Horrobin Lane

PR69LH

Chorley Road

PR69QP

Vicarage Close

PR74HB

Railway View

PR74JH

Bond's Lane

PR74HF

Market Street

PR69LJ

Chorley Road

PR69PJ

Willow Close

PR69PW

Green Street

PR74DP

Rigby Houses

PR74GZ

Water Street

PR74HX

Red House Bridge

PR69PG

Beech Avenue

PR69QU

Chorley Street

PR69RJ

Grove Crescent

PR69FS

Freckleton Court

PR69LU

Harding Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.