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Elton (Cheshire West and Chester) vs Gresford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

School 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

MetricElton (Cheshire West and Chester)Gresford
Total Schools10
Primary10
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorElton (Cheshire West and Chester)Gresford
Population3,5184,948
Median Age4544.5
Median Household Income£31,498£30,044
Employment Rate57.2%57%
Owner Occupied68.3%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified35.7%29.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and Gresford?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) and Gresford are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Gresford?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) is cheaper, with an average house price of £316,993.
Is Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Gresford safer?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has the lower crime rate at 66.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Gresford?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Elton (cheshire West And Chester) or Gresford?
Elton (cheshire West And Chester) has faster average broadband at 429.1 Mbps.

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