Ellesmere Port vs Holywell (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Ellesmere Port is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Holywell (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere Port
£211,966
Holywell (Flintshire)
£242,592
Crime Rate
Ellesmere Port
66.6
Holywell (Flintshire)
63.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere Port
88.9%
Holywell (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere Port
446.8
Holywell (Flintshire)
431
EPC Rating
Ellesmere Port
69.8
Holywell (Flintshire)
69.3
Median Income
Ellesmere Port
£31,312
Holywell (Flintshire)
£27,910
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Holywell (flintshire) commands an average of £242,592, compared with £211,966 in Ellesmere Port – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere Port is a flat at £103,800, while in Holywell (flintshire) it is a flat at £125,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Holywell (flintshire) (£125,428 vs £103,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holywell (flintshire) prices grew faster — 38% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestHolywell (flintshire) has a crime rate of 63.7 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 Holywell (flintshire) 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 Holywell (flintshire). Ellesmere Port has 23 schools and Holywell (flintshire) has 0 schools.
Ellesmere Port School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holywell (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ellesmere Port | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 0 |
| Primary | 20 | 0 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.8 Mbps in Ellesmere Port and 431.0 Mbps in Holywell (flintshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Ellesmere Port and 93.5% in Holywell (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Ellesmere Port and 84.4% in Holywell (flintshire).
Ellesmere Port is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (447 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ellesmere Port, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band D) in Holywell (flintshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Ellesmere Port and £1,322 in Holywell (flintshire). 62.9% of homes in Ellesmere Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Holywell (flintshire).
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 £27,910 in Holywell (flintshire). The median age is 45.2 in Ellesmere Port and 45.9 in Holywell (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Ellesmere Port and 54.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Ellesmere Port versus 68.8% in Holywell (flintshire). Ellesmere Port has a population of 65,200 and Holywell (flintshire) has 7,741.
| Indicator | Ellesmere Port | Holywell (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,200 | 7,741 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £27,910 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.8% |
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