Town comparison
Alsager vs Congleton
Which is better to live in? 6.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Alsager offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Alsager has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Congleton
£345,590
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Congleton
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Congleton
57.1%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Congleton
448
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Congleton
69.1
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Congleton
£30,988
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Alsager more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £335,746 versus £345,590 in Congleton. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Congleton it is a flat at £148,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Congleton (£452,480 vs £414,792).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 56%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.8 offences per 1,000 people, Alsager is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Congleton's 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Congleton 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 57.1% in Congleton.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Congleton School Inspection Breakdown
57.1% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Primary | 5 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 57.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Congleton enjoy 448.0 Mbps on average, while Alsager lags behind at 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 94.9% in Congleton. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 87.8% in Congleton.
Congleton is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (448 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alsager is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Congleton's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,354 in Congleton. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Congleton.
Alsager has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alsager has a population of 15,504 while Congleton has 30,001. Median household income is £30,988 in Congleton and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 47.4 in Congleton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 57% in Congleton.
| Indicator | Alsager | Congleton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 30,001 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £30,988 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 75.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 33% |
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