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Area guide · Shropshire

Living in Ellesmere

A snapshot of life in Ellesmere, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Ellesmere is a village in Shropshire, West Midlands with a population of 4,812. The average house price is £285,352 and the overall crime rate is 48.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ellesmere ranks

Population

4,812

Avg House Price

£285,352

Crime Rate

48.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

375 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,576

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ellesmere's detached homes (£398,936) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£133,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ellesmere prices have risen 54% over the last 9 years (£185,830 → £285,352).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£398,936	£345,000	47
Semi-Detached	£211,798	£210,000	48
Terraced	£182,650	£185,000	21
Flat	£133,667	£126,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ellesmere is 48.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ellesmere: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Ellesmere Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Lakelands Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ellesmere averages 375 Mbps — 275% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ellesmere homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.1
% Rated C or Above	59.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,405

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,812
Median Age	48.1
Median Household Income	£29,576
Employment Rate	56%
Owner Occupied	68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ellesmere?

The average house price in Ellesmere is £285,352 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ellesmere?

The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere is a flat, with an average price of £133,667.

Is Ellesmere a safe place to live?

Ellesmere has a recorded crime rate of 48.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Ellesmere?

Ellesmere has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ellesmere?

Average broadband download speeds in Ellesmere are around 375 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.1% of premises.

How big is Ellesmere?

Ellesmere is a settlement in Shropshire with a population of approximately 4,812.

Most compared with

How does Ellesmere stack up against its neighbours?

Acrefair and Cefn-mawr

Ellesmere

House price: £207,806 · £285,352
Crime rate: 84.9 · 48.4
Distance: 8.7 mi

Brynteg

Ellesmere

House price: £231,448 · £285,352
Crime rate: 85 · 48.4
Distance: 12.4 mi

Chirk

Ellesmere

House price: £240,097 · £285,352
Crime rate: 84.7 · 48.4
Distance: 6.9 mi

Coedpoeth

Ellesmere

House price: £208,899 · £285,352
Crime rate: 84.6 · 48.4
Distance: 12.3 mi

Ellesmere

Gobowen

House price: £285,352 · £226,823
Crime rate: 48.4 · 48.3
Distance: 5.8 mi

Ellesmere

Gresford

House price: £285,352 · £359,380
Crime rate: 48.4 · 84.9
Distance: 12.8 mi

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