Broughton (Flintshire) vs Ellesmere Port
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
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 WalesProperty 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 WalesResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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.
| Metric | Broughton (Flintshire) | 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 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.
| Indicator | Broughton (Flintshire) | Ellesmere Port |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,532 | 65,200 |
| Median Age | 45 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,046 | £31,311.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.6% |
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