Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Gresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£316,993
Gresford
£359,380
Crime Rate
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
66.8
Gresford
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
100.0%
Gresford
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
429.1
Gresford
425.4
EPC Rating
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
71.5
Gresford
70.4
Median Income
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester)
£31,498
Gresford
£30,044
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Gresford commands an average of £359,380, compared with £316,993 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is a flat at £182,400, while in Gresford it is a terraced at £211,922.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) (£327,058 vs £245,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) prices grew faster — 44% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Elton (cheshire West And Chester) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.8 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Gresford. The most common crime category in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) 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 North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and Gresford. Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has 1 schools and Gresford has 0 schools.
Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gresford School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 429.1 Mbps in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 425.4 Mbps in Gresford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 94.6% in Gresford. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 82.9% in Gresford.
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (429 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Elton (cheshire West And Chester), scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Gresford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £1,227 in Gresford. 72.1% of homes in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Gresford.
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,498 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and £30,044 in Gresford. The median age is 45 in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 44.5 in Gresford. Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and 57% in Gresford. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Elton (cheshire West And Chester) versus 67.2% in Gresford. Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has a population of 3,518 and Gresford has 4,948.
| Indicator | Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) | Gresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,518 | 4,948 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,498 | £30,044 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.7% | 29.1% |
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