Alsager vs Blythe Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blythe Bridge wins on house prices with a 34% gap. Blythe Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Blythe Bridge
£249,655
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Blythe Bridge
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Blythe Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Blythe Bridge
296
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Blythe Bridge
70.2
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Blythe Bridge
£30,767
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £249,655, Blythe Bridge undercuts Alsager (£335,746) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Blythe Bridge it is a flat at £110,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Alsager (£151,444 vs £110,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Blythe Bridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.6 per 1,000 versus 59.8 per 1,000 in Alsager. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Blythe Bridge 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 WestOf the 6 schools in Alsager, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Blythe Bridge, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blythe Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Blythe Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Alsager averages 338.6 Mbps – ahead of Blythe Bridge's 296.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 90.9% in Blythe Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 52.8% in Blythe Bridge.
Alsager is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (339 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blythe Bridge, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Alsager. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,239 in Blythe Bridge. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Blythe Bridge.
Blythe Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,767 in Blythe Bridge and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 45.3 in Blythe Bridge. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 56.1% in Blythe Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 68.3% in Blythe Bridge. Alsager has a population of 15,504 and Blythe Bridge has 6,798.
| Indicator | Alsager | Blythe Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 6,798 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £30,767 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 28.4% |
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