Town comparison
Alsager vs Keswick
Which is better to live in? 109.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Alsager is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Keswick
£402,231
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Keswick
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Keswick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Keswick
297
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Keswick
67.1
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Keswick
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Alsager is £335,746, which is 17% less than Keswick at £402,231. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Keswick it is a flat at £222,940.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 39% pricier in Keswick (£425,380 vs £258,278).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Alsager and Keswick at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestAlsager has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Keswick. Alsager has 6 schools in total, while Keswick has 2.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keswick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alsager offers faster average downloads at 338.6 Mbps, compared to 297.0 Mbps in Keswick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 90.6% in Keswick. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 53.1% in Keswick.
Alsager is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (339 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alsager are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 67.1 (band C) in Keswick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,556 in Keswick. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Keswick.
Alsager has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 48.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Keswick and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 47.4 in Keswick. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 56.3% in Keswick. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 70.1% in Keswick.
| Indicator | Alsager | Keswick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 4,465 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 29.7% |
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