Bagillt vs Ellesmere Port
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ellesmere Port wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Bagillt has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bagillt
£235,651
Ellesmere Port
£211,966
Crime Rate
Bagillt
63.4
Ellesmere Port
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagillt
N/A
Ellesmere Port
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bagillt
461.4
Ellesmere Port
446.8
EPC Rating
Bagillt
71.1
Ellesmere Port
69.8
Median Income
Bagillt
£30,594
Ellesmere Port
£31,312
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bagillt commands an average of £235,651, compared with £211,966 in Ellesmere Port – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Bagillt is a terraced at £132,875, while in Ellesmere Port it is a flat at £103,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Ellesmere Port (£326,586 vs £256,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagillt prices grew faster — 85% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Bagillt experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.4 per 1,000 versus 66.6 per 1,000 in Ellesmere Port. The most common crime category in Bagillt is violent-crime, while in Ellesmere Port 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 WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bagillt and Ellesmere Port. Bagillt has 0 schools and Ellesmere Port has 23 schools.
Bagillt School Inspection Breakdown
Ellesmere Port School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagillt | Ellesmere Port |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 23 |
| Primary | 0 | 20 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.4 Mbps in Bagillt and 446.8 Mbps in Ellesmere Port. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Bagillt and 96.8% in Ellesmere Port. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Bagillt and 86.9% in Ellesmere Port.
Bagillt is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (461 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bagillt, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Ellesmere Port. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Bagillt and £1,164 in Ellesmere Port. 65.1% of homes in Bagillt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Ellesmere Port.
Bagillt has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port and £30,594 in Bagillt. The median age is 44.9 in Bagillt and 45.2 in Ellesmere Port. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bagillt and 55.2% in Ellesmere Port. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Bagillt versus 66.7% in Ellesmere Port. Bagillt has a population of 5,943 and Ellesmere Port has 65,200.
| Indicator | Bagillt | Ellesmere Port |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | 65,200 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £31,311.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 33.6% |
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