Alsager vs Appleby-in-Westmorland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 102.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Appleby In Westmorland wins on house prices with a 28% gap. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£261,432
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Appleby-in-Westmorland
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Appleby-in-Westmorland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Appleby-in-Westmorland
172.6
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Appleby-in-Westmorland
67
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Appleby-in-Westmorland
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alsager commands an average of £335,746, compared with £261,432 in Appleby In Westmorland – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Appleby In Westmorland it is a flat at £96,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Alsager (£151,444 vs £96,650).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Alsager and Appleby In Westmorland at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Alsager, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Appleby In Westmorland. There are 6 schools in Alsager and 2 in Appleby In Westmorland.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Appleby-in-Westmorland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 338.6 Mbps in Alsager and 172.6 Mbps in Appleby In Westmorland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 85.1% in Appleby In Westmorland. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 24% in Appleby In Westmorland.
Alsager is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (339 vs 173 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alsager leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Appleby In Westmorland averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,677 in Appleby In Westmorland. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Appleby In Westmorland.
Alsager has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Appleby In Westmorland and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 48.2 in Appleby In Westmorland. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 71.4% in Appleby In Westmorland. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 56.8% in Appleby In Westmorland.
| Indicator | Alsager | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 3,233 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 32% |
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