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Broughton (Flintshire) vs Ellesmere Port

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ellesmere Port wins on house prices with a 103% gap. Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broughton (Flintshire)

£430,424

Ellesmere Port

£211,966

Crime Rate

Broughton (Flintshire)

63.8

Ellesmere Port

66.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton (Flintshire)

N/A

Ellesmere Port

88.9%

Avg Download Speed

Broughton (Flintshire)

395.6

Ellesmere Port

446.8

EPC Rating

Broughton (Flintshire)

71.3

Ellesmere Port

69.8

Median Income

Broughton (Flintshire)

£31,046

Ellesmere Port

£31,312

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Broughton (flintshire) commands an average of £430,424, compared with £211,966 in Ellesmere Port – a difference of 103%. The most affordable entry point in Broughton (flintshire) is a terraced at £246,000, while in Ellesmere Port it is a flat at £103,800.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Broughton (flintshire) (£246,000 vs £157,418).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton (flintshire) prices grew faster — 85% vs 31%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Residents of Broughton (flintshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.8 per 1,000 versus 66.6 per 1,000 in Ellesmere Port. The most common crime category in Broughton (flintshire) 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Broughton (flintshire) and Ellesmere Port. Broughton (flintshire) has 0 schools and Ellesmere Port has 23 schools.

Broughton (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown

Ellesmere Port School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBroughton (Flintshire)Ellesmere Port
Total Schools023
Primary020
Secondary03
% Top two bandsN/A88.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 446.8 Mbps in Ellesmere Port and 395.6 Mbps in Broughton (flintshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Broughton (flintshire) and 96.8% in Ellesmere Port. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Broughton (flintshire) and 86.9% in Ellesmere Port.

Ellesmere Port is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (447 vs 396 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Broughton (flintshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Ellesmere Port averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Broughton (flintshire) and £1,164 in Ellesmere Port. 68.6% of homes in Broughton (flintshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Ellesmere Port.

Broughton (flintshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port and £31,046 in Broughton (flintshire). The median age is 45 in Broughton (flintshire) and 45.2 in Ellesmere Port. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Broughton (flintshire) versus 66.7% in Ellesmere Port. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Broughton (flintshire) and 55.2% in Ellesmere Port.

IndicatorBroughton (Flintshire)Ellesmere Port
Population6,53265,200
Median Age4545.2
Median Household Income£31,046£31,311.5
Employment Rate57.5%55.2%
Owner Occupied70%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%33.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton (flintshire) and Ellesmere Port?
Broughton (flintshire) and Ellesmere Port are approximately 8.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton (flintshire) or Ellesmere Port?
Ellesmere Port is cheaper, with an average house price of £211,966.
Is Broughton (flintshire) or Ellesmere Port safer?
Broughton (flintshire) has the lower crime rate at 63.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton (flintshire) or Ellesmere Port?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton (flintshire) or Ellesmere Port?
Ellesmere Port has faster average broadband at 446.8 Mbps.

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