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Area guide · Cheshire

Living in Alsager

A snapshot of life in Alsager, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Alsager is a town in Cheshire, North West with a population of 15,504. The average house price is £335,746 and the overall crime rate is 59.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Alsager ranks

Population

15,504

Avg House Price

£335,746

Crime Rate

59.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

339 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,658.5

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Alsager's detached homes (£414,792) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£151,444).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Alsager prices have risen 65% over the last 9 years (£203,816 → £335,746).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£414,792	£388,000	88
Semi-Detached	£258,278	£237,500	81
Terraced	£202,301	£196,500	34
Flat	£151,444	£124,000	9

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Alsager is 59.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Alsager: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Alsager School	Secondary	Good
Cranberry Academy	Primary	Good
Excalibur Primary School	Primary	Good
Pikemere School	Primary	Good
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Alsager averages 339 Mbps — 239% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Alsager homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,258

Demographics & Economy

Population	15,504
Median Age	45.2
Median Household Income	£29,658.5
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	29%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Alsager?

The average house price in Alsager is £335,746 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Alsager?

The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat, with an average price of £151,444.

Is Alsager a safe place to live?

Alsager has a recorded crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Alsager?

Alsager has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Alsager?

Average broadband download speeds in Alsager are around 339 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.

How big is Alsager?

Alsager is a settlement in Cheshire with a population of approximately 15,504.

Most compared with

How does Alsager stack up against its neighbours?

Alderley Edge

Alsager

House price: £725,204 · £335,746
Crime rate: 60.3 · 59.8
Distance: 14.5 mi

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Biddulph

House price: £335,746 · £216,454
Crime rate: 59.8 · 55.5
Distance: 5.8 mi

Alsager

Bignall End

House price: £335,746 · £235,056
Crime rate: 59.8 · 68.8
Distance: 3.2 mi

Alsager

Blythe Bridge

House price: £335,746 · £249,655
Crime rate: 59.8 · 55.6
Distance: 13.5 mi

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Cheddleton

House price: £335,746 · £269,053
Crime rate: 59.8 · 55.3
Distance: 11.3 mi

Alsager

Congleton

House price: £335,746 · £345,590
Crime rate: 59.8 · 59.8
Distance: 6.1 mi

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