Alderley Edge vs Alsager
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Alsager wins on house prices with a 116% gap. Alsager has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alderley Edge
£725,204
Alsager
£335,746
Crime Rate
Alderley Edge
60.3
Alsager
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alderley Edge
N/A
Alsager
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alderley Edge
367.5
Alsager
338.6
EPC Rating
Alderley Edge
70.9
Alsager
69.6
Median Income
Alderley Edge
£32,000
Alsager
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alderley Edge commands an average of £725,204, compared with £335,746 in Alsager – a difference of 116%. The most affordable entry point in Alderley Edge is a flat at £298,492, while in Alsager it is a flat at £151,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 223% pricier in Alderley Edge (£1,341,364 vs £414,792).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Alsager experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.8 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Alderley Edge. The most common crime category in Alderley Edge is violent-crime, while in Alsager it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Alderley Edge and Alsager. Alderley Edge has 1 schools and Alsager has 6 schools.
Alderley Edge School Inspection Breakdown
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alderley Edge | Alsager |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 367.5 Mbps in Alderley Edge and 338.6 Mbps in Alsager. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Alderley Edge and 93.8% in Alsager. Gigabit availability stands at 66.2% in Alderley Edge and 60.9% in Alsager.
Alderley Edge is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (368 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alderley Edge, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Alsager. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,250 in Alderley Edge and £1,258 in Alsager. 61.8% of homes in Alderley Edge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Alsager.
Alderley Edge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Alderley Edge and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 46.1 in Alderley Edge and 45.2 in Alsager. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Alderley Edge and 55.9% in Alsager. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Alderley Edge versus 68.6% in Alsager. Alderley Edge has a population of 4,496 and Alsager has 15,504.
| Indicator | Alderley Edge | Alsager |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 15,504 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,000 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 29% |
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