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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

PR69PL

Brentwood Road

PR69SN

Hawthorn Court

PR74JX

Park Road

PR69SE

Derby Place

PR69QR

Adlington & Anderton

PR69RN

Highfield Road North

PR69NW

Babylon Lane

PR69RL

Highfield Close

PR69SR

Stoneacre Drive

PR74JZ

Acresfield

PR74HT

Hatton Street

PR69PT

Belmont Road

PR74HR

Oxford Street

PR74HN

Harrison Road

PR69RB

Railway Road

PR69SL

Maytree Court

PR69FU

Brierfield Close

PR69HP

Grimeford Lane

PR74DX

Old School Lane

PR74JF

Stonor Road

PR74JG

Grafton Street

PR74JJ

Holden Street

PR69HH

Bolton Road

PR69RX

The Avenue

PR69SH

Meadow View

PR74LD

Acres Field Close

PR69NF

The Rowans

PR69QB

Abbey Grove

PR74JL

Chapel Street

PR69NG

Melling Close

PR69QE

Mayfield Avenue

PR74HE

Market Street

PR69HN

Bolton Road

PR69SQ

York Place

PR69ST

Fairview Drive

BL67SH

Rivington Lane

PR69NT

Belvedere Road

PR69PH

Greenhalgh Lane

PR69PY

Granville Street

PR69QD

Thirlmere Close

PR74HG

Walton Street

PR74HH

Meadow Street

BL67SP

Rivington Lane

PR69HL

Grimeford Lane

PR69QH

Coniston Avenue

PR69LR

Nightingale Street

PR74EZ

Market Place

PR69DQ

Moor Road

PR69HG

New Road

PR69NZ

Fielding Place

PR69PS

Hope Street

PR74HD

Huyton Road

PR74HS

Outterside Street

PR69DG

Moor Road

PR69NS

Babylon Lane

PR74RS

Carrington Road

PR69FR

Barrow Nook Grove

PR74EB

Anderton Street

PR69LF

Ollerton Street

PR69RS

St Pauls Close

PR69HU

Huyton Terrace

PR74HY

Smith Street

PR74JT

Sandy Lane

PR69DF

White Coppice

PR69HF

New Road

PR69NB

Greenfield Road

PR69PD

Windermere Drive

PR69SS

Field Rose Court

PR69NU

Princess Road

PR69RT

Norwood Close

PR74ET

Westhoughton Road

PR74JB

Bonds Lane

BL67SB

Hall Lane

PR69PU

Belmont Road

PR74DW

The Common

PR74JS

Windsor Avenue

PR74RP

Carrington Road

PR69FT

Hornby Close

PR69SP

Sutton Lane

PR74DU

The Common

PR74ED

Sandringham Close

PR69NJ

Ashfield Road

PR69PR

Peel Street

PR74HZ

Park Road

BL67SD

Sheephouse Lane

PR69QY

Mill Street

PR69SF

Carlisle Place

PR74HL

The Poplars

PR69LG

Chorley Road

PR69QT

Railway Road

PR69RQ

Grove Avenue

PR74JE

Carrington Road

PR74RL

Carrington Road

BL67SJ

Deanhead Lane

PR69PN

Ashfield Road

PR69PX

Rivington Avenue

PR69RU

Broad Oak Close

PR74EU

Westhoughton Road

BL67RW

Bolton Road

PR74EA

Castle Drive

Data Sources

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