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Property investment stats for Adlington (Chorley), North West

A complete guide to property investment in Adlington.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Adlington presents a picture of steady growth and appealing affordability for property investors. Over the past year, capital values have changed by 6.7%, with the three-year figure at 12.6% and annualised growth at 4.0%. The median price per square foot sits at £235 per sq ft, while the price-to-income ratio of 4.0 keeps the area relatively accessible compared to many parts of the country. Liquidity is healthy, with properties spending an average of 46 days on the market and annual sales reaching 104.

The achieved price matches the asking price on average (£0 (the typical achieved discount)), suggesting a balanced market without heavy discounting or bidding wars.

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Key investment stats for Adlington

Median price per sq ft

£235 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

6.7%

Sales in past year

104

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Adlington

Live prices in Adlington (Chorley), North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£350,000

25% of properties below...

£230,000

75% of properties below...

£479,998

Most expensive property

£1,950,000

Live listings

51

Median days on market

46

Should you invest in Adlington?

Opportunities

  • The top postcode district offers strong rental yields of 6.0%, making buy-to-let an attractive proposition.
  • The price-to-income ratio of 4.0 points to good affordability for buyers, which can support ongoing demand.
  • Median asking prices, such as £250,000 for a three-bedroom house and £103,000 for a two-bedroom flat, are approachable for investors seeking entry-level or family-oriented stock.

Risks

  • With annual sales at 104, the market is not especially high-volume, which could affect liquidity if local demand shifts.
  • The private rented sector sits in the mid-range at the 44th percentile, so rental demand is present but not unusually strong compared to other areas.
  • The proportion of single occupier households is in the 64th percentile, suggesting demand could be sensitive to broader economic changes affecting single-income buyers or renters.

Outlook

The next twelve months look positive for Adlington, with steady fundamentals underpinning the market. Given the one-year capital growth of 6.7% and the annualised three-year rate of 4.0%, investors can expect measured, reliable performance rather than dramatic spikes or dips.

Liquidity should remain stable, as evidenced by the current days on market figure (46 days) and the lack of median discounting. Rental yields, particularly in the top district (6.0%), provide a solid case for ongoing buy-to-let interest. In summary, Adlington is likely to reward patience and a long-term approach, with affordability and consistent demand offering reassurance for both new and seasoned investors.

Live properties in Adlington

Investment properties in Adlington (Chorley), North West

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
52% below median price

£100,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Bolton Road, Anderton, Chorley, Lan...

Properties needing refurbishment in Adlington (Chorley), North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom house for sale
On market for 170 days

£340,000

3 bedroom house for sale

Springfield Mews, Heath Charnock, C...

Slow to sell properties in Adlington (Chorley), North West
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom apartment for sale
Reduced by 13%

£90,000

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Market Street, Adlington

Big price drop properties in Adlington (Chorley), North West
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom detached house for sale
37% below median price

£185,000

2 bedroom detached house for sale

Lancaster Close, Adlington, Lancash...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Adlington (Chorley), North West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £0

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £4,245 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £7,746 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.0%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 1.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 2.5%

Best places to invest in Adlington

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1PR76.0%4.5%£230 / sq ft
2PR65.0%4.7%£239 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.