Town comparison
Ellesmere Port vs Flint
Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Flint is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Flint has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere Port
£211,966
Flint
£192,308
Crime Rate
Ellesmere Port
66.6
Flint
63.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere Port
88.9%
Flint
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere Port
446.8
Flint
461.4
EPC Rating
Ellesmere Port
69.8
Flint
71.1
Median Income
Ellesmere Port
£31,312
Flint
£30,594
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Ellesmere Port commands an average of £211,966, compared with £192,308 in Flint – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere Port is a flat at £103,800, while in Flint it is a terraced at £144,837.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Ellesmere Port (£197,857 vs £158,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ellesmere Port prices grew faster — 31% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestFlint has a crime rate of 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Ellesmere Port at 66.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ellesmere Port is violent-crime, while in Flint 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 data is not fully available for both Ellesmere Port and Flint. Ellesmere Port has 23 schools and Flint has 0 schools.
Ellesmere Port School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Flint School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ellesmere Port | Flint |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 0 |
| Primary | 20 | 0 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.4 Mbps in Flint and 446.8 Mbps in Ellesmere Port. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Ellesmere Port and 96.8% in Flint. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Ellesmere Port and 91.2% in Flint.
Flint is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (461 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Flint leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Ellesmere Port averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Ellesmere Port and £1,221 in Flint. 62.9% of homes in Ellesmere Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Flint.
Flint has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port and £30,594 in Flint. The median age is 45.2 in Ellesmere Port and 44.9 in Flint. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Ellesmere Port versus 71.8% in Flint. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Ellesmere Port and 57.9% in Flint.
| Indicator | Ellesmere Port | Flint |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,200 | 12,776 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £30,594 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.2% |
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