Town comparison
Ely vs Little Eriswell
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Little Eriswell offers lower property prices by roughly 73%.
Avg House Price
Ely
£394,089
Little Eriswell
£227,500
Crime Rate
Ely
45.3
Little Eriswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ely
100.0%
Little Eriswell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ely
400.6
Little Eriswell
314.5
EPC Rating
Ely
71.2
Little Eriswell
69.3
Median Income
Ely
£31,962
Little Eriswell
£29,858
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Little Eriswell is £227,500, which is 73% less than Ely at £394,089. The most affordable entry point in Ely is a flat at £220,262, while in Little Eriswell it is a detached at £227,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 116% pricier in Ely (£492,385 vs £227,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 5 years, Ely prices grew faster — 30% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Ely and Little Eriswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ely and Little Eriswell. Ely has 5 schools and Little Eriswell has 0 schools.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Little Eriswell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ely | Little Eriswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 0 |
| Primary | 5 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ely offers faster average downloads at 400.6 Mbps, compared to 314.5 Mbps in Little Eriswell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Ely and 92.9% in Little Eriswell. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Ely and 55.9% in Little Eriswell.
Ely is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (401 vs 315 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ely are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Little Eriswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Ely and £1,317 in Little Eriswell. 64.2% of homes in Ely have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Little Eriswell.
Ely has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Ely and £29,858.3 in Little Eriswell. The median age is 44.5 in Ely and 46.5 in Little Eriswell. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Ely and 56.6% in Little Eriswell. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Ely versus 64.7% in Little Eriswell.
| Indicator | Ely | Little Eriswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,185 | 4,120 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £29,858.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 25% |
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