Alsager vs Willaston (Cheshire East)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Willaston (cheshire East) is about 1% cheaper on average. Willaston (cheshire East) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alsager edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alsager
£335,746
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£331,561
Crime Rate
Alsager
59.8
Willaston (Cheshire East)
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alsager
100.0%
Willaston (Cheshire East)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alsager
338.6
Willaston (Cheshire East)
351.7
EPC Rating
Alsager
69.6
Willaston (Cheshire East)
70.9
Median Income
Alsager
£29,659
Willaston (Cheshire East)
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Willaston (cheshire East) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £331,561 versus £335,746 in Alsager. The most affordable entry point in Alsager is a flat at £151,444, while in Willaston (cheshire East) it is a flat at £157,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Willaston (cheshire East) (£446,525 vs £414,792).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alsager prices grew faster — 65% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestWith 59.7 offences per 1,000 people, Willaston (cheshire East) 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 Willaston (cheshire East) 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 WestSchool quality favours Alsager: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Alsager School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willaston (Cheshire East) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alsager | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Willaston (cheshire East) enjoy 351.7 Mbps on average, while Alsager lags behind at 338.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Alsager and 90.8% in Willaston (cheshire East). Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Alsager and 65.9% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Willaston (cheshire East) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (352 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Willaston (cheshire East) is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Alsager's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,258 in Alsager and £1,250 in Willaston (cheshire East). 59.5% of homes in Alsager have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Willaston (cheshire East).
Willaston (cheshire East) has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alsager has a population of 15,504 while Willaston (cheshire East) has 3,653. Median household income is £32,000 in Willaston (cheshire East) and £29,658.5 in Alsager. The median age is 45.2 in Alsager and 46.1 in Willaston (cheshire East). Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Alsager and 58.4% in Willaston (cheshire East).
| Indicator | Alsager | Willaston (Cheshire East) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,504 | 3,653 |
| 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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