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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

PR74EH

Railway Road

PR69PR

Peel Street

PR69LE

Brook Street

PR69EY

New Road

PR74JZ

Acresfield

PR69HF

New Road

PR69QP

Vicarage Close

PR69RS

St Pauls Close

PR74HJ

Huyton Road

BL67RX

Rivington Lane

PR69LR

Nightingale Street

PR69SH

Meadow View

PR69SU

Fairview Drive

Data Sources

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