Ellesmere Port vs Hope (Flintshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ellesmere Port wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Hope (flintshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere Port
£211,966
Hope (Flintshire)
£366,849
Crime Rate
Ellesmere Port
66.6
Hope (Flintshire)
63.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere Port
88.9%
Hope (Flintshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere Port
446.8
Hope (Flintshire)
425.4
EPC Rating
Ellesmere Port
69.8
Hope (Flintshire)
70.4
Median Income
Ellesmere Port
£31,312
Hope (Flintshire)
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Hope (flintshire) commands an average of £366,849, compared with £211,966 in Ellesmere Port – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere Port is a flat at £103,800, while in Hope (flintshire) it is a terraced at £217,351.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Hope (flintshire) (£290,000 vs £103,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hope (flintshire) prices grew faster — 35% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Hope (flintshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.8 per 1,000 versus 66.6 per 1,000 in Ellesmere Port. The most common crime category in Ellesmere Port is violent-crime, while in Hope (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 Hope (flintshire). Ellesmere Port has 23 schools and Hope (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.
Hope (Flintshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ellesmere Port | Hope (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 425.4 Mbps in Hope (flintshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Ellesmere Port and 94.6% in Hope (flintshire). Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Ellesmere Port and 82.9% in Hope (flintshire).
Ellesmere Port is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (447 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hope (flintshire), scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Ellesmere Port. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,164 in Ellesmere Port and £1,227 in Hope (flintshire). 62.9% of homes in Ellesmere Port have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Hope (flintshire).
Ellesmere Port has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,311.5 in Ellesmere Port and £30,044 in Hope (flintshire). The median age is 45.2 in Ellesmere Port and 44.5 in Hope (flintshire). Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Ellesmere Port and 57% in Hope (flintshire). Owner-occupancy is 66.7% in Ellesmere Port versus 67.2% in Hope (flintshire). Ellesmere Port has a population of 65,200 and Hope (flintshire) has 4,000.
| Indicator | Ellesmere Port | Hope (Flintshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,200 | 4,000 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,311.5 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.1% |
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