Town comparison
Alsager vs Madeley
Which is better to live in? 6.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Madeley offers lower property prices by roughly 50%. Alsager has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Madeley
£223,536
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Madeley
69.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Madeley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Madeley
235.8
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Madeley
69.8
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Madeley
£30,424
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Madeley is £223,536, which is 50% less than Alsager at £335,746. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Madeley it is a flat at £88,773.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Alsager (£151,444 vs £88,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Alsager (59.8 per 1,000) compared to Madeley (69.5 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Madeley 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 100% in Madeley. Alsager has 6 schools in total, while Madeley has 3.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Madeley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alsager offers faster average downloads at 338.6 Mbps, compared to 235.8 Mbps in Madeley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 93.8% in Madeley. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 38% in Madeley.
Alsager is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (339 vs 236 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Madeley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Alsager. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,300 in Madeley. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Madeley.
Alsager has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,424 in Madeley and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 46.4 in Madeley. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 56.4% in Madeley. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 69.4% in Madeley.
| Indicator | Alsager | Madeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 3,293 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £30,424 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 32.7% |
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