Town comparison
Alsager vs Bignall End
Which is better to live in? 3.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bignall End offers lower property prices by roughly 43%. Alsager has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Bignall End
£235,056
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Bignall End
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Bignall End
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Bignall End
338.6
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Bignall End
69.6
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Bignall End
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Bignall End more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £235,056 versus £335,746 in Alsager. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Bignall End it is a terraced at £152,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Alsager (£202,301 vs £152,164).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 59%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.8 offences per 1,000 people, Alsager is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Bignall End's 68.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Bignall End 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 favours Alsager: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bignall End.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bignall End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Bignall End |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alsager enjoy 338.6 Mbps on average, while Bignall End lags behind at 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 93.8% in Bignall End. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 60.9% in Bignall End.
Alsager is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (339 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alsager is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Bignall End's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,258 in Bignall End. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Bignall End.
Alsager has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alsager has a population of 15,504 while Bignall End has 3,184. Median household income is £29,658.5 in Alsager and £29,658.5 in Bignall End. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 45.2 in Bignall End. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 55.9% in Bignall End.
| Indicator | Alsager | Bignall End |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 3,184 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 29% |
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