Ellesmere vs Gresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ellesmere is about 21% cheaper on average. Ellesmere has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere
£285,352
Gresford
£359,380
Crime Rate
Ellesmere
48.4
Gresford
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere
100.0%
Gresford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere
375
Gresford
425.4
EPC Rating
Ellesmere
69.1
Gresford
70.4
Median Income
Ellesmere
£29,576
Gresford
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Ellesmere more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £285,352 versus £359,380 in Gresford. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere is a flat at £133,667, while in Gresford it is a terraced at £211,922.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Gresford (£483,211 vs £398,936).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ellesmere prices grew faster — 54% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Ellesmere (48.4 per 1,000) compared to Gresford (84.9 per 1,000), a 75% difference. The most common crime category in Ellesmere is violent-crime, while in Gresford 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ellesmere and Gresford. Ellesmere has 2 schools and Gresford has 0 schools.
Ellesmere School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gresford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ellesmere | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gresford enjoy 425.4 Mbps on average, while Ellesmere lags behind at 375.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Ellesmere and 94.6% in Gresford. Gigabit availability stands at 71.9% in Ellesmere and 82.9% in Gresford.
Gresford is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (425 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gresford is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Ellesmere's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Ellesmere and £1,227 in Gresford. 59.2% of homes in Ellesmere have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Gresford.
Gresford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ellesmere has a population of 4,812 while Gresford has 4,948. Median household income is £30,044 in Gresford and £29,576 in Ellesmere. The median age is 48.1 in Ellesmere and 44.5 in Gresford. Employment rates stand at 56% in Ellesmere and 57% in Gresford.
| Indicator | Ellesmere | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,812 | 4,948 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.1% |
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