Town comparison
Ellesmere vs Gobowen
Which is better to live in? 5.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Gobowen is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Gobowen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ellesmere edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere
£285,352
Gobowen
£226,823
Crime Rate
Ellesmere
48.4
Gobowen
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere
100.0%
Gobowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere
375
Gobowen
364.7
EPC Rating
Ellesmere
69.1
Gobowen
69.1
Median Income
Ellesmere
£29,576
Gobowen
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Ellesmere commands an average of £285,352, compared with £226,823 in Gobowen – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere is a flat at £133,667, while in Gobowen it is a flat at £124,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Ellesmere (£182,650 vs £154,067).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ellesmere prices grew faster — 54% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsGobowen has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Ellesmere at 48.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ellesmere is violent-crime, while in Gobowen 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 West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Ellesmere, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Gobowen. There are 2 schools in Ellesmere and 1 in Gobowen.
Ellesmere School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gobowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ellesmere | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.0 Mbps in Ellesmere and 364.7 Mbps in Gobowen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Ellesmere and 93.6% in Gobowen. Gigabit availability stands at 71.9% in Ellesmere and 63.8% in Gobowen.
Ellesmere is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (375 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ellesmere leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Gobowen averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Ellesmere and £1,405 in Gobowen. 59.2% of homes in Ellesmere have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Gobowen.
Ellesmere has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Ellesmere and £29,576 in Gobowen. The median age is 48.1 in Ellesmere and 48.1 in Gobowen. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Ellesmere versus 68.6% in Gobowen. Employment rates stand at 56% in Ellesmere and 56% in Gobowen.
| Indicator | Ellesmere | Gobowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,812 | 3,046 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.5% |
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