Alsager vs Elworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Elworth is about 15% cheaper on average. Elworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Elworth
£292,564
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Elworth
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Elworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Elworth
393.7
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Elworth
70.9
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Elworth
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Elworth is £292,564, which is 15% less than Alsager at £335,746. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Elworth it is a flat at £113,850.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Alsager (£151,444 vs £113,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.5 offences per 1,000 people, Elworth is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Alsager's 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Elworth 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 WestAlsager has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Elworth. Alsager has 6 schools in total, while Elworth has 2.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Elworth offers faster average downloads at 393.7 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Alsager. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 91.9% in Elworth. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 74.8% in Elworth.
Elworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (394 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Elworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Alsager. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,250 in Elworth. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Elworth.
Elworth 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 Elworth and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 46.1 in Elworth. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 58.4% in Elworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 71.9% in Elworth.
| Indicator | Alsager | Elworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 7,646 |
| 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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