Town comparison
Ellesmere vs Rhosllannerchrugog
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Rhosllannerchrugog wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Ellesmere has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere
£285,352
Rhosllannerchrugog
£232,447
Crime Rate
Ellesmere
48.4
Rhosllannerchrugog
84.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere
100.0%
Rhosllannerchrugog
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere
375
Rhosllannerchrugog
304.7
EPC Rating
Ellesmere
69.1
Rhosllannerchrugog
69.4
Median Income
Ellesmere
£29,576
Rhosllannerchrugog
£29,535
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Ellesmere commands an average of £285,352, compared with £232,447 in Rhosllannerchrugog – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere is a flat at £133,667, while in Rhosllannerchrugog it is a flat at £111,155.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Ellesmere (£398,936 vs £314,430).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ellesmere prices grew faster — 54% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Ellesmere experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.4 per 1,000 versus 84.8 per 1,000 in Rhosllannerchrugog. The most common crime category in Ellesmere is violent-crime, while in Rhosllannerchrugog 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 Rhosllannerchrugog. Ellesmere has 2 schools and Rhosllannerchrugog has 0 schools.
Ellesmere School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rhosllannerchrugog School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ellesmere | Rhosllannerchrugog |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.0 Mbps in Ellesmere and 304.7 Mbps in Rhosllannerchrugog. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Ellesmere and 95.2% in Rhosllannerchrugog. Gigabit availability stands at 71.9% in Ellesmere and 52.5% in Rhosllannerchrugog.
Ellesmere is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (375 vs 305 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Rhosllannerchrugog, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Ellesmere. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Ellesmere and £1,319 in Rhosllannerchrugog. 59.2% of homes in Ellesmere have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Rhosllannerchrugog.
Ellesmere has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Ellesmere and £29,535 in Rhosllannerchrugog. The median age is 48.1 in Ellesmere and 46 in Rhosllannerchrugog. Employment rates stand at 56% in Ellesmere and 56% in Rhosllannerchrugog. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Ellesmere versus 65.5% in Rhosllannerchrugog. Ellesmere has a population of 4,812 and Rhosllannerchrugog has 12,789.
| Indicator | Ellesmere | Rhosllannerchrugog |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,812 | 12,789 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,535 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.8% |
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