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Ellesmere Port vs Flint

Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

Property 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%.

Flint 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.

School 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

MetricEllesmere PortFlint
Total Schools230
Primary200
Secondary30
% Top two bands88.9%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.

IndicatorEllesmere PortFlint
Population65,20012,776
Median Age45.244.9
Median Household Income£31,311.5£30,594
Employment Rate55.2%57.9%
Owner Occupied66.7%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified33.6%29.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ellesmere Port and Flint?
Ellesmere Port and Flint are approximately 9.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ellesmere Port or Flint?
Flint is cheaper, with an average house price of £192,308.
Is Ellesmere Port or Flint safer?
Flint has the lower crime rate at 63.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ellesmere Port or Flint?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Ellesmere Port or Flint?
Flint has faster average broadband at 461.4 Mbps.

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