Town comparison
Alsager vs Knutsford
Which is better to live in? 14.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Alsager wins on house prices with a 48% gap. Knutsford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Knutsford
£650,388
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Knutsford
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Knutsford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Knutsford
301.5
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Knutsford
71.2
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Knutsford
£31,749
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Knutsford commands an average of £650,388, compared with £335,746 in Alsager – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Knutsford it is a flat at £226,861.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Knutsford (£441,583 vs £202,301).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Knutsford 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 Knutsford 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 Knutsford. There are 6 schools in Alsager and 5 in Knutsford.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knutsford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 338.6 Mbps in Alsager and 301.5 Mbps in Knutsford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 83.6% in Knutsford. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 54.7% in Knutsford.
Alsager is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (339 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Knutsford, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Alsager. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,176 in Knutsford. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Knutsford.
Knutsford 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 Knutsford and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 45.5 in Knutsford. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 57.8% in Knutsford. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 70.1% in Knutsford. Alsager has a population of 15,504 and Knutsford has 13,254.
| Indicator | Alsager | Knutsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 13,254 |
| 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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