Town comparison
Alsager vs Biddulph
Which is better to live in? 5.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Biddulph is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. Biddulph has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Biddulph
£216,454
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Biddulph
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Biddulph
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Biddulph
353.2
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Biddulph
69
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Biddulph
£28,469
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alsager commands an average of £335,746, compared with £216,454 in Biddulph – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Biddulph it is a terraced at £157,120.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 46% pricier in Alsager (£258,278 vs £177,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBiddulph has a crime rate of 55.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Alsager at 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Biddulph 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 WestFamilies may prefer Alsager, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Biddulph. There are 6 schools in Alsager and 8 in Biddulph.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Biddulph School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Biddulph |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 8 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 353.2 Mbps in Biddulph and 338.6 Mbps in Alsager. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 96.3% in Biddulph. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 63.1% in Biddulph.
Biddulph is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (353 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alsager, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Biddulph. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,270 in Biddulph. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Biddulph.
Alsager has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,658.5 in Alsager and £28,469 in Biddulph. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 44.8 in Biddulph. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 55.2% in Biddulph. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 67.5% in Biddulph. Alsager has a population of 15,504 and Biddulph has 17,490.
| Indicator | Alsager | Biddulph |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 17,490 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £28,469 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 25.1% |
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