Town comparison
Alsager vs Crewe
Which is better to live in? 5.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crewe wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Crewe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Crewe
£239,596
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Crewe
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Crewe
93.8%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Crewe
392.2
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Crewe
70.9
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Crewe
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £239,596, Crewe undercuts Alsager (£335,746) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Crewe it is a flat at £101,378.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Alsager (£202,301 vs £133,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Crewe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.7 per 1,000 versus 59.8 per 1,000 in Alsager. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Crewe 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 Crewe, which has 23 schools, the figure is 93.8%.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crewe School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 23 schools (16 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 23 |
| Primary | 5 | 16 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Crewe averages 392.2 Mbps – ahead of Alsager's 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 95.4% in Crewe. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 73% in Crewe.
Crewe is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (392 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crewe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Alsager averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,250 in Crewe. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Crewe.
Crewe has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Crewe and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 46.1 in Crewe. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 71.9% in Crewe. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 58.4% in Crewe.
| Indicator | Alsager | Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 74,116 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 37.6% |
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