Town comparison
Alsager vs Nantwich
Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Nantwich wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Alsager has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Nantwich
£312,175
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Nantwich
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Nantwich
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Nantwich
351.7
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Nantwich
70.9
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Nantwich
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £312,175, Nantwich undercuts Alsager (£335,746) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Nantwich it is a flat at £161,878.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Nantwich (£226,551 vs £202,301).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Alsager experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.8 per 1,000 versus 59.8 per 1,000 in Nantwich. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Nantwich 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 Nantwich, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nantwich School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 9 |
| Primary | 5 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Nantwich averages 351.7 Mbps – ahead of Alsager's 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 90.8% in Nantwich. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 65.9% in Nantwich.
Nantwich is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (352 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Nantwich, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Alsager. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,250 in Nantwich. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Nantwich.
Nantwich has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,000 in Nantwich and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 46.1 in Nantwich. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 58.4% in Nantwich. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 71.9% in Nantwich. Alsager has a population of 15,504 and Nantwich has 18,741.
| Indicator | Alsager | Nantwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 18,741 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 37.6% |
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