Town comparison
Alsager vs Newcastle-under-Lyme
Which is better to live in? 6.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Newcastle Under Lyme is about 78% cheaper on average. Alsager has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Newcastle-under-Lyme
£188,515
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Newcastle-under-Lyme
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Newcastle-under-Lyme
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Newcastle-under-Lyme
433.8
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Newcastle-under-Lyme
71
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Newcastle-under-Lyme
£30,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Newcastle Under Lyme is £188,515, which is 78% less than Alsager at £335,746. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Newcastle Under Lyme it is a flat at £86,909.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Alsager (£151,444 vs £86,909).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Alsager (59.8 per 1,000) compared to Newcastle Under Lyme (68.9 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Newcastle Under Lyme 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 90.9% in Newcastle Under Lyme. Alsager has 6 schools in total, while Newcastle Under Lyme has 27.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newcastle-under-Lyme School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 27 |
| Primary | 5 | 22 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newcastle Under Lyme offers faster average downloads at 433.8 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Alsager. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 96.6% in Newcastle Under Lyme. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 84.4% in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Newcastle Under Lyme is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (434 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Newcastle Under Lyme are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Alsager. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,168 in Newcastle Under Lyme. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Newcastle Under Lyme.
Newcastle Under Lyme has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,673.7 in Newcastle Under Lyme and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 44.1 in Newcastle Under Lyme. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 55.8% in Newcastle Under Lyme. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 64.8% in Newcastle Under Lyme.
| Indicator | Alsager | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 76,511 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £30,673.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 28.3% |
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