Alsager vs Talke and Talke Pits
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Talke And Talke Pits is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 82% lower. Alsager has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Talke and Talke Pits
£184,308
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Talke and Talke Pits
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Talke and Talke Pits
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Talke and Talke Pits
338.6
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Talke and Talke Pits
69.6
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Talke and Talke Pits
£29,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Alsager commands an average of £335,746, compared with £184,308 in Talke And Talke Pits – a difference of 82%. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Talke And Talke Pits it is a flat at £110,196.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Alsager (£414,792 vs £251,423).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestAlsager has a crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Talke And Talke Pits at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alsager is violent-crime, while in Talke And Talke Pits 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 WestFamilies may prefer Alsager, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Talke And Talke Pits. There are 6 schools in Alsager and 1 in Talke And Talke Pits.
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Talke and Talke Pits School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Talke and Talke Pits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 338.6 Mbps in Alsager and 338.6 Mbps in Talke And Talke Pits. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 93.8% in Talke And Talke Pits. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 60.9% in Talke And Talke Pits.
Alsager is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (339 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alsager, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Talke And Talke Pits. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,258 in Talke And Talke Pits. 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Talke And Talke Pits.
Alsager has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,658.5 in Alsager and £29,658.5 in Talke And Talke Pits. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 45.2 in Talke And Talke Pits. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 55.9% in Talke And Talke Pits. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Alsager versus 68.6% in Talke And Talke Pits. Alsager has a population of 15,504 and Talke And Talke Pits has 3,436.
| Indicator | Alsager | Talke and Talke Pits |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 3,436 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,658.5 | £29,658.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 29% |
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