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Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Ellesmere Port

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

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The verdict

Property in Ellesmere Port is about 105% cheaper on average. Ellesmere Port has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

£433,589

Ellesmere Port

£211,966

Crime Rate

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

66.7

Ellesmere Port

66.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

100.0%

Ellesmere Port

88.9%

Avg Download Speed

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

391.6

Ellesmere Port

446.8

EPC Rating

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

71.5

Ellesmere Port

69.8

Median Income

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)

£31,498

Ellesmere Port

£31,312

Buyers will find Ellesmere Port more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £211,966 versus £433,589 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester). The most affordable entry point in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £223,000, while in Ellesmere Port it is a flat at £103,800.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 115% pricier in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) (£223,000 vs £103,800).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 36% vs 31%.

With 66.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ellesmere Port is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester)'s 66.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) 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 favours Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Ellesmere Port.

Cuddington (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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.

MetricCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Ellesmere Port
Total Schools223
Primary220
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%88.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Ellesmere Port enjoy 446.8 Mbps on average, while Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) lags behind at 391.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.4% of premises in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 96.8% in Ellesmere Port. Gigabit availability stands at 74.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 86.9% in Ellesmere Port.

Ellesmere Port is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (447 vs 392 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Ellesmere Port's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,164 in Ellesmere Port. 72.1% of homes in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Ellesmere Port.

Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has a population of 5,860 while Ellesmere Port has 65,200. Median household income is £31,498 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port. The median age is 45 in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 45.2 in Ellesmere Port. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and 55.2% in Ellesmere Port.

IndicatorCuddington (Cheshire West and Chester)Ellesmere Port
Population5,86065,200
Median Age4545.2
Median Household Income£31,498£31,311.5
Employment Rate57.2%55.2%
Owner Occupied68.3%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%33.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Ellesmere Port?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) and Ellesmere Port are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Ellesmere Port?
Ellesmere Port is cheaper, with an average house price of £211,966.
Is Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Ellesmere Port safer?
Ellesmere Port has the lower crime rate at 66.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Ellesmere Port?
Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cuddington (cheshire West And Chester) or Ellesmere Port?
Ellesmere Port has faster average broadband at 446.8 Mbps.

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