Alsager vs Shavington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Shavington is about 29% cheaper on average. Shavington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Shavington
£260,835
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Shavington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Shavington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Shavington
428.6
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Shavington
70.2
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Shavington
£30,848
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Shavington is £260,835, which is 29% less than Alsager at £335,746. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Shavington it is a terraced at £170,818.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 30% pricier in Alsager (£414,792 vs £318,209).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Shavington is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Alsager's 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Shavington 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 Shavington. Alsager has 6 schools in total, while Shavington has 1.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shavington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Shavington offers faster average downloads at 428.6 Mbps, compared to 338.6 Mbps in Alsager. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 97.5% in Shavington. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 81.6% in Shavington.
Shavington is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (429 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Shavington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Alsager. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,247 in Shavington. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Shavington.
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 £30,848 in Shavington and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 45.6 in Shavington. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 56.6% in Shavington. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 69.8% in Shavington.
| Indicator | Alsager | Shavington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 4,972 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £30,848 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 32.8% |
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