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Ellesmere Port vs Gwersyllt

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Gwersyllt is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Ellesmere Port has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Ellesmere Port

£211,966

Gwersyllt

£205,144

Crime Rate

Ellesmere Port

66.6

Gwersyllt

85.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ellesmere Port

88.9%

Gwersyllt

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Ellesmere Port

446.8

Gwersyllt

263.7

EPC Rating

Ellesmere Port

69.8

Gwersyllt

69.5

Median Income

Ellesmere Port

£31,312

Gwersyllt

£28,438

At £205,144, Gwersyllt undercuts Ellesmere Port (£211,966) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere Port is a flat at £103,800, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Ellesmere Port (£326,586 vs £265,400).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Gwersyllt prices grew faster — 48% vs 31%.

Ellesmere Port has a crime rate of 66.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Gwersyllt at 85 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ellesmere Port is violent-crime, while in Gwersyllt 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 Gwersyllt. Ellesmere Port has 23 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.

Ellesmere Port School Inspection Breakdown

88.9% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown

MetricEllesmere PortGwersyllt
Total Schools230
Primary200
Secondary30
% Top two bands88.9%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ellesmere Port averages 446.8 Mbps – ahead of Gwersyllt's 263.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Ellesmere Port and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Ellesmere Port and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.

Ellesmere Port is the faster of the two by 69% on average download speed (447 vs 264 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ellesmere Port leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Gwersyllt averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Ellesmere Port and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 62.9% of homes in Ellesmere Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.

Ellesmere Port has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port and £28,438 in Gwersyllt. The median age is 45.2 in Ellesmere Port and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Ellesmere Port versus 66.7% in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Ellesmere Port and 55.2% in Gwersyllt.

IndicatorEllesmere PortGwersyllt
Population65,2007,660
Median Age45.245.3
Median Household Income£31,311.5£28,438
Employment Rate55.2%55.2%
Owner Occupied66.7%66.7%
Degree-Level Qualified33.6%29.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ellesmere Port and Gwersyllt?
Ellesmere Port and Gwersyllt are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ellesmere Port or Gwersyllt?
Gwersyllt is cheaper, with an average house price of £205,144.
Is Ellesmere Port or Gwersyllt safer?
Ellesmere Port has the lower crime rate at 66.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ellesmere Port or Gwersyllt?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Ellesmere Port or Gwersyllt?
Ellesmere Port has faster average broadband at 446.8 Mbps.

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