Alsager vs Hartford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Alsager is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Alsager has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Hartford
£425,775
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Hartford
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Hartford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Hartford
391.6
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Hartford
71.5
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Hartford
£31,498
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Hartford commands an average of £425,775, compared with £335,746 in Alsager – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Hartford it is a terraced at £209,673.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Hartford (£212,050 vs £151,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAlsager has a crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Hartford at 66.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Hartford 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 WestFamilies may prefer Alsager, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hartford. There are 6 schools in Alsager and 5 in Hartford.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 391.6 Mbps in Hartford and 338.6 Mbps in Alsager. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 95.4% in Hartford. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 74.2% in Hartford.
Hartford is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (392 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hartford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Alsager averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,103 in Hartford. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Hartford.
Hartford has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Hartford and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 45 in Hartford. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 68.3% in Hartford. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 57.2% in Hartford.
| Indicator | Alsager | Hartford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 6,698 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £31,498 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 35.7% |
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