Town comparison
Ellesmere vs Llangollen
Which is better to live in? 12.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Llangollen offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Ellesmere has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere
£285,352
Llangollen
£279,986
Crime Rate
Ellesmere
48.4
Llangollen
95.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere
100.0%
Llangollen
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere
375
Llangollen
256.6
EPC Rating
Ellesmere
69.1
Llangollen
68.6
Median Income
Ellesmere
£29,576
Llangollen
£27,360
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Llangollen is £279,986, which is 2% less than Ellesmere at £285,352. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere is a flat at £133,667, while in Llangollen it is a flat at £155,791.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Ellesmere (£398,936 vs £350,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ellesmere prices grew faster — 54% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.4 offences per 1,000 people, Ellesmere is the safer of the two – 98% lower than Llangollen's 95.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ellesmere is violent-crime, while in Llangollen 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 Llangollen. Ellesmere has 2 schools and Llangollen has 0 schools.
Ellesmere School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Llangollen School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ellesmere | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ellesmere offers faster average downloads at 375.0 Mbps, compared to 256.6 Mbps in Llangollen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Ellesmere and 89.6% in Llangollen. Gigabit availability stands at 71.9% in Ellesmere and 41.7% in Llangollen.
Ellesmere is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (375 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ellesmere are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 68.6 (band D) in Llangollen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Ellesmere and £1,328 in Llangollen. 59.2% of homes in Ellesmere have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.9% in Llangollen.
Ellesmere has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Ellesmere and £27,360 in Llangollen. The median age is 48.1 in Ellesmere and 45.5 in Llangollen. Employment rates stand at 56% in Ellesmere and 53.9% in Llangollen. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Ellesmere versus 64.2% in Llangollen.
| Indicator | Ellesmere | Llangollen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,812 | 3,048 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £27,360 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.8% |
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