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Living in Ellesmere: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ellesmere is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Among the 5 scored places sharing the SY12 postcode district, Ellesmere ranks 2nd. Safety (90) also clears 80/100.

Below 30/100: transport (7), schools (15), lifestyle (24) and healthcare (28). That puts Ellesmere in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY12 postcode district.

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Ellesmere scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SY12 0AA SY12 9AA SY12

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 163 crimes

↑ 20% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes

↓ 11% below national average

Burglary 34 crimes

↑ 137% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes

↑ 15% above national average

Public order 26 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 72 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 33 crimes
2 Canal Way 31 crimes
3 Grosvenor Cottages 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³

Green Space 44

Parks Ample 5

Sports Pitches Adequate 3

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools

2 schools in area · 4 within 4km

1Good1Ungraded

Lakelands AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Ellesmere Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital14 mi

Countess of Chester Hospital20.5 mi

Princess Royal Hospital20.6 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,583 patients per GP

1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%

available across Shropshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

83.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

83.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.2%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53.2%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.3%Student4%Other inactive8.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary27.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership72.3%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Shropshire · 2026-27

A £1,685

B £1,966

C £2,247

D £2,528

E £3,090

F £3,652

G £4,213

H £5,056

Energy South Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Gobowen 5.9 mi

Chirk 7.2 mi

Ruabon 8.2 mi

J12 M53 21 mi

J7 M54 21 mi

J12 M53 21.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 6

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5

Retail Shopping Adequate 18

Takeaways Adequate 4

Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£243,000	30
Semi-detached	£216,500	18

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellesmere a nice place to live?

Ellesmere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ellesmere is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ellesmere?

Ellesmere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 382 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ellesmere?

Among the top-rated schools in Ellesmere is Lakelands Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ellesmere in total.

What are house prices like in Ellesmere?

The current median house price in Ellesmere is £243,000, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £216,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ellesmere in context

See where Ellesmere ranks among the best places to live in Shropshire

Postcode districts in Ellesmere

SY12 42 ⇄

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