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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

Violence and sexual offences
33.41(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.89(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-25%)
Vehicle crime
6.07(+1%)
Other theft
4.94(-25%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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
Detached34£362,500
Flats3£130,000
Semi-Detached30£232,750
Terraced44£180,500

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

PR74JG

Grafton Street

PR74EZ

Market Place

PR74JR

Huyton Road

PR74HB

Railway View

PR69RH

Highfield Road

PR69NX

Mornington Road

PR69HH

Bolton Road

PR69LQ

Chorley Road

PR74HF

Market Street

BL67SD

Sheephouse Lane

PR69HR

Shawes Drive

PR69NB

Greenfield Road

PR69FX

Chester Court

PR69QZ

Railway Road

BL67SP

Rivington Lane

PR69RE

Riding Street

PR69GX

Adlington & Anderton

PR69LX

Bolton Road

PR74JS

Windsor Avenue

PR69RX

The Avenue

PR74EA

Castle Drive

PR74HQ

Cemetery View

PR74RS

Carrington Road

BL67RR

Squirrel Lane

PR74EB

Anderton Street

BL67SJ

Deanhead Lane

PR74DT

The Common

PR74HE

Market Street

PR74HZ

Park Road

PR69RQ

Grove Avenue

PR69PZ

Anglezarke Road

PR74HN

Harrison Road

PR74DP

Rigby Houses

PR69DQ

Moor Road

PR74AY

Adlington & Anderton

PR69QE

Mayfield Avenue

PR69HU

Huyton Terrace

PR74JD

Crook Street

PR69QF

Selbourne Street

PR74HG

Walton Street

PR69HT

Bolton Road

PR69FR

Barrow Nook Grove

PR69QH

Coniston Avenue

PR74RL

Carrington Road

BL67RU

Dryfield Lane

PR74DU

The Common

PR69SJ

Barn View

PR69QB

Abbey Grove

PR69SR

Stoneacre Drive

PR74DL

Castle House Lane

PR69LN

Berry Street

PR69FT

Hornby Close

PR69LJ

Chorley Road

PR69NJ

Ashfield Road

PR69ST

Fairview Drive

PR69NZ

Fielding Place

PR74ED

Sandringham Close

PR74EX

Church Street

PR69SQ

York Place

PR69HP

Grimeford Lane

PR69PY

Granville Street

PR74LD

Acres Field Close

PR69SG

Lancaster Place

PR74HY

Smith Street

PR69LZ

Rothwell Road

PR74JB

Bonds Lane

PR74HP

Canal Street

PR74JL

Chapel Street

PR69LT

Springfield Road

PR69PD

Windermere Drive

PR69NA

Bolton Road

PR69NR

Babylon Lane

PR74HU

Hanson Street

PR69SD

Byre View

PR69HS

Bolton Road

PR69HW

Bolton Road

PR69LP

Chorley Road

PR69NF

The Rowans

PR69PT

Belmont Road

PR74HD

Huyton Road

PR69RF

Railway Road

PR69QD

Thirlmere Close

PR69QX

Railway Road

PR69PL

Brentwood Road

PR74RP

Carrington Road

PR74DQ

Rigshaw Bridge

PR74JH

Bond's Lane

PR69RB

Railway Road

PR74EU

Westhoughton Road

PR74JF

Stonor Road

PR69FW

Aldcliffe Court

PR74DS

The Common

PR74DR

The Common

PR69HQ

Rivington Lane

PR69SB

Fairview Drive

PR69ND

Farm Avenue

PR69NW

Babylon Lane

PR69QS

Grove Farm Drive

PR69DF

White Coppice

PR69QW

High Lea

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.