Crosby (Sefton) vs Ellesmere Port
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ellesmere Port offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Ellesmere Port has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crosby (sefton) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crosby (Sefton)
£304,685
Ellesmere Port
£211,966
Crime Rate
Crosby (Sefton)
75.9
Ellesmere Port
66.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crosby (Sefton)
93.3%
Ellesmere Port
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Crosby (Sefton)
486
Ellesmere Port
446.8
EPC Rating
Crosby (Sefton)
71
Ellesmere Port
69.8
Median Income
Crosby (Sefton)
£27,377
Ellesmere Port
£31,312
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Ellesmere Port more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £211,966 versus £304,685 in Crosby (sefton). The most affordable entry point in Crosby (sefton) is a flat at £172,320, while in Ellesmere Port it is a flat at £103,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 69% pricier in Crosby (sefton) (£333,868 vs £197,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crosby (sefton) prices grew faster — 59% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Ellesmere Port (66.6 per 1,000) compared to Crosby (sefton) (75.9 per 1,000), a 14% difference. The most common crime category in Crosby (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 WestSchool quality favours Crosby (sefton): 93.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Ellesmere Port.
Crosby (Sefton) School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 17 schools (13 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 | Crosby (Sefton) | Ellesmere Port |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 23 |
| Primary | 13 | 20 |
| Secondary | 4 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 93.3% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crosby (sefton) enjoy 486.0 Mbps on average, while Ellesmere Port lags behind at 446.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Crosby (sefton) and 96.8% in Ellesmere Port. Gigabit availability stands at 96.1% in Crosby (sefton) and 86.9% in Ellesmere Port.
Crosby (sefton) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (486 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crosby (sefton) is band C (score 71), ahead of Ellesmere Port's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Crosby (sefton) and £1,164 in Ellesmere Port. 66.4% of homes in Crosby (sefton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Ellesmere Port.
Crosby (sefton) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Crosby (sefton) has a population of 50,218 while Ellesmere Port has 65,200. Median household income is £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port and £27,377 in Crosby (sefton). The median age is 46.9 in Crosby (sefton) and 45.2 in Ellesmere Port. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Crosby (sefton) and 55.2% in Ellesmere Port.
| Indicator | Crosby (Sefton) | Ellesmere Port |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,218 | 65,200 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,377 | £31,311.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.9% | 33.6% |
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