Town comparison
Alsager vs Leek
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Leek offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. Leek has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Leek
£232,024
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Leek
55.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Leek
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Leek
364.7
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Leek
67.2
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Leek
£29,976
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Leek is £232,024, which is 45% less than Alsager at £335,746. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Leek it is a flat at £100,524.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Alsager (£151,444 vs £100,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Leek (55.4 per 1,000) compared to Alsager (59.8 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Leek 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 71.4% in Leek. Alsager has 6 schools in total, while Leek has 10.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leek School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (6 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Leek |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Leek offers faster average downloads at 364.7 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Alsager. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 82.6% in Leek. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 70.5% in Leek.
Leek is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (365 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alsager are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 67.2 (band C) in Leek. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,457 in Leek. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.5% in Leek.
Alsager has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 50.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,976 in Leek and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 48.6 in Leek. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 55.7% in Leek. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 78.2% in Leek.
| Indicator | Alsager | Leek |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 19,388 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £29,976 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 78.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 28.4% |
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