Bootle (Sefton) vs Ellesmere Port

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bootle (sefton) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Ellesmere Port has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ellesmere Port edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Bootle (Sefton)

£139,379

Ellesmere Port

£211,966

Crime Rate

Bootle (Sefton)

75.9

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Ellesmere Port

66.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bootle (Sefton)

83.3%

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Ellesmere Port

88.9%

Avg Download Speed

Bootle (Sefton)

399.8

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Ellesmere Port

446.8

EPC Rating

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Bootle (Sefton)

71.2

Ellesmere Port

69.8

Median Income

Bootle (Sefton)

£28,521

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Ellesmere Port

£31,312

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in North West

Property in Ellesmere Port commands an average of £211,966, compared with £139,379 in Bootle (sefton) – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Bootle (sefton) is a flat at £64,930, while in Ellesmere Port it is a flat at £103,800.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Ellesmere Port (£103,800 vs £64,930).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bootle (sefton) prices grew faster — 43% vs 31%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in North West

Ellesmere Port has a crime rate of 66.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Bootle (sefton) at 75.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bootle (sefton) 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 North West

Families may prefer Ellesmere Port, where 88.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Bootle (sefton). There are 20 schools in Bootle (sefton) and 23 in Ellesmere Port.

Bootle (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Ellesmere Port School Inspection Breakdown

88.9% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bootle (Sefton)	Ellesmere Port
Total Schools	20	23
Primary	16	20
Secondary	4	3
% Top two bands	83.3%	88.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 446.8 Mbps in Ellesmere Port and 399.8 Mbps in Bootle (sefton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Bootle (sefton) and 96.8% in Ellesmere Port. Gigabit availability stands at 76.4% in Bootle (sefton) and 86.9% in Ellesmere Port.

Ellesmere Port is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (447 vs 400 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bootle (sefton), scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Ellesmere Port. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,072 in Bootle (sefton) and £1,164 in Ellesmere Port. 69.1% of homes in Bootle (sefton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Ellesmere Port.

Bootle (sefton) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port and £28,520.5 in Bootle (sefton). The median age is 43.3 in Bootle (sefton) and 45.2 in Ellesmere Port. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Bootle (sefton) and 55.2% in Ellesmere Port. Owner-occupancy is 56.7% in Bootle (sefton) versus 66.7% in Ellesmere Port. Bootle (sefton) has a population of 53,722 and Ellesmere Port has 65,200.

Indicator	Bootle (Sefton)	Ellesmere Port
Population	53,722	65,200
Median Age	43.3	45.2
Median Household Income	£28,520.5	£31,311.5
Employment Rate	52.4%	55.2%
Owner Occupied	56.7%	66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.4%	33.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bootle (sefton) and Ellesmere Port?

Bootle (sefton) and Ellesmere Port are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bootle (sefton) or Ellesmere Port?

Bootle (sefton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £139,379.

Is Bootle (sefton) or Ellesmere Port safer?

Ellesmere Port has the lower crime rate at 66.6 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bootle (sefton) or Ellesmere Port?

Ellesmere Port has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 88.9%.

Which has faster broadband, Bootle (sefton) or Ellesmere Port?

Ellesmere Port has faster average broadband at 446.8 Mbps.

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