Ellesmere vs Gwersyllt
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gwersyllt wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Ellesmere has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere
£285,352
Gwersyllt
£205,144
Crime Rate
Ellesmere
48.4
Gwersyllt
85.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere
100.0%
Gwersyllt
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere
375
Gwersyllt
263.7
EPC Rating
Ellesmere
69.1
Gwersyllt
69.5
Median Income
Ellesmere
£29,576
Gwersyllt
£28,438
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £205,144, Gwersyllt undercuts Ellesmere (£285,352) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere is a flat at £133,667, while in Gwersyllt it is a flat at £120,375.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Ellesmere (£398,936 vs £265,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ellesmere prices grew faster — 54% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Ellesmere experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.4 per 1,000 versus 85 per 1,000 in Gwersyllt. The most common crime category in Ellesmere 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 West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ellesmere and Gwersyllt. Ellesmere has 2 schools and Gwersyllt has 0 schools.
Ellesmere School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gwersyllt School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ellesmere | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ellesmere averages 375.0 Mbps – ahead of Gwersyllt's 263.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Ellesmere and 96.7% in Gwersyllt. Gigabit availability stands at 71.9% in Ellesmere and 43.9% in Gwersyllt.
Ellesmere is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (375 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gwersyllt leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Ellesmere averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Ellesmere and £1,293 in Gwersyllt. 59.2% of homes in Ellesmere have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Gwersyllt.
Ellesmere has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Ellesmere and £28,438 in Gwersyllt. The median age is 48.1 in Ellesmere and 45.3 in Gwersyllt. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Ellesmere versus 66.7% in Gwersyllt. Employment rates stand at 56% in Ellesmere and 55.2% in Gwersyllt.
| Indicator | Ellesmere | Gwersyllt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,812 | 7,660 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £28,438 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.6% |
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