Ellesmere Port vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestEllesmere 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool 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
| Metric | Ellesmere Port | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 0 |
| Primary | 20 | 0 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 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.
| Indicator | Ellesmere Port | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,200 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.6% |
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