Town comparison
Alsager vs Holmes Chapel
Which is better to live in? 7.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Alsager is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Holmes Chapel has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Holmes Chapel
£351,747
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Holmes Chapel
59.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Holmes Chapel
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Holmes Chapel
437.9
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Holmes Chapel
71.2
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Holmes Chapel
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £335,746, Alsager undercuts Holmes Chapel (£351,747) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Holmes Chapel it is a flat at £116,105.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Alsager (£151,444 vs £116,105).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHolmes Chapel has a crime rate of 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Alsager at 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holmes Chapel School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Holmes Chapel averages 437.9 Mbps – ahead of Alsager's 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 96.5% in Holmes Chapel. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 85.2% in Holmes Chapel.
Holmes Chapel is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (438 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Holmes Chapel leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Alsager averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,176 in Holmes Chapel. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Holmes Chapel.
Holmes Chapel has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,749 in Holmes Chapel and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 45.5 in Holmes Chapel. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 70.1% in Holmes Chapel. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 57.8% in Holmes Chapel.
| Indicator | Alsager | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 6,949 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £31,749 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 36.7% |
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