Ely vs Littleport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Littleport wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Ely has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ely edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ely
£394,089
Littleport
£305,580
Crime Rate
Ely
45.3
Littleport
94.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ely
100.0%
Littleport
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ely
400.6
Littleport
430.7
EPC Rating
Ely
71.2
Littleport
71
Median Income
Ely
£31,962
Littleport
£31,725
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Ely commands an average of £394,089, compared with £305,580 in Littleport – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Ely is a flat at £220,262, while in Littleport it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Ely (£220,262 vs £145,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Littleport prices grew faster — 38% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Ely experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.3 per 1,000 versus 94.2 per 1,000 in Littleport. The most common crime category in Ely is violent-crime, while in Littleport 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 East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Ely, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Littleport. There are 5 schools in Ely and 3 in Littleport.
Ely School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Littleport School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ely | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.7 Mbps in Littleport and 400.6 Mbps in Ely. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Ely and 93.2% in Littleport. Gigabit availability stands at 76.3% in Ely and 83.9% in Littleport.
Littleport is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (431 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ely, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Littleport. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,224 in Ely and £1,241 in Littleport. 64.2% of homes in Ely have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Littleport.
Ely has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,962 in Ely and £31,725 in Littleport. The median age is 44.5 in Ely and 46.2 in Littleport. Employment rates stand at 61.5% in Ely and 57.3% in Littleport. Owner-occupancy is 64.1% in Ely versus 67.3% in Littleport. Ely has a population of 19,185 and Littleport has 9,170.
| Indicator | Ely | Littleport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,185 | 9,170 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,962 | £31,725 |
| Employment Rate | 61.5% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.1% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 25.8% |
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