Cost of Living in Ellesmere Port
North West
Town
Cheshire, EnglandPopulation: 55,000
Average House Price
£201.8k
-30% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,171
-5% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£864/mo
-28% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,895Band D / yr
Energy£141/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£40.00/ mo
Bus Pass£70.45/ mo
House Prices in Ellesmere Port
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£201,810
Detached£353,400
Semi-detached£202,740
Terraced£144,150
Flat / Apartment£130,200
House prices in Ellesmere Port have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Ellesmere Port
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,171
Mean£41,846
Median hourly rate£17.74/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,382
Upper quartile (75th)£49,000
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-4.8%
£1,868 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Ellesmere Port
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Ellesmere Port each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £864 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £158 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £141 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £40.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £182 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £246 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £148 |
| Estimated Total | £1,813 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Ellesmere Port
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£70.45
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.40
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£182
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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Ellesmere Port
- What is the average house price in Ellesmere Port?
- The average house price in Ellesmere Port is £201,810, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £353,400, while flats and apartments average £130,200. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Ellesmere Port?
- The median annual salary in Ellesmere Port is £37,171, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,868 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,382 (lower quartile) to £49,000 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Ellesmere Port?
- Average monthly rent in Ellesmere Port is £864 per month. Rents have increased by +4.2% over the past year.
- Is Ellesmere Port an affordable place to live?
- Ellesmere Port is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 28% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £864, while the median annual salary is £37,171 (approximately £3,098 per month before tax).
- How does Ellesmere Port compare to London?
- The average house price in Ellesmere Port is £201,810, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Ellesmere Port costs around 37% of London prices, making it £349,190 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £864 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Ellesmere Port?
- House prices in Ellesmere Port are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £201,810 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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