Town comparison
Ellesmere vs Shrewsbury
Which is better to live in? 14.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Ellesmere is about 14% cheaper on average. Shrewsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ellesmere edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ellesmere
£285,352
Shrewsbury
£331,262
Crime Rate
Ellesmere
48.4
Shrewsbury
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ellesmere
100.0%
Shrewsbury
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Ellesmere
375
Shrewsbury
417.7
EPC Rating
Ellesmere
69.1
Shrewsbury
69.1
Median Income
Ellesmere
£29,576
Shrewsbury
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Ellesmere is £285,352, which is 14% less than Shrewsbury at £331,262. The most affordable entry point in Ellesmere is a flat at £133,667, while in Shrewsbury it is a flat at £186,442.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Shrewsbury (£186,442 vs £133,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ellesmere prices grew faster — 54% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Shrewsbury (48.2 per 1,000) compared to Ellesmere (48.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Ellesmere is violent-crime, while in Shrewsbury 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 MidlandsEllesmere has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.2% in Shrewsbury. Ellesmere has 2 schools in total, while Shrewsbury has 24.
Ellesmere School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shrewsbury School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ellesmere | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 24 |
| Primary | 1 | 20 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Shrewsbury offers faster average downloads at 417.7 Mbps, compared to 375.0 Mbps in Ellesmere. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Ellesmere and 93.7% in Shrewsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 71.9% in Ellesmere and 77.3% in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (418 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ellesmere are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Shrewsbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Ellesmere and £1,405 in Shrewsbury. 59.2% of homes in Ellesmere have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Shrewsbury.
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 Shrewsbury. The median age is 48.1 in Ellesmere and 48.1 in Shrewsbury. Employment rates stand at 56% in Ellesmere and 56% in Shrewsbury. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Ellesmere versus 68.6% in Shrewsbury.
| Indicator | Ellesmere | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,812 | 75,784 |
| 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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