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Ellesmere

England / West Midlands / Shropshire / Ellesmere

About

Ellesmere is a market town in Shropshire, known for its proximity to the Meres and Mosses, a network of lakes and wetlands. The town sits near Ellesmere Mere, the largest of the Shropshire meres, which attracts visitors for walking, birdwatching, and boating. The area has a mix of historic buildings, including St Mary’s Church and Ellesmere Castle’s remains, reflecting its medieval origins.

The town centre features independent shops, cafes, and a weekly market, serving both locals and tourists. Surrounding farmland and canals, such as the Llangollen Canal, provide opportunities for outdoor activities. Ellesmere acts as a hub for exploring the rural landscapes of North Shropshire, with connections to nearby villages and nature reserves.

Area overview

On average Ellesmere has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ellesmere is £43,600 per year. There are 5 schools in Ellesmere: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ellesmere Population
8,069
Population density
76 per km²

Demographics

British
7,577
93.91%
Other White
278
3.45%
Irish
44
0.55%
Chinese
38
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.31%
Total population: 8,068

Housing

Owns outright
1,679
47.43%
Owns with a mortgage
873
24.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
569
16.07%
Other social rented
266
7.51%
Other forms of private rent
80
2.26%
Total households: 3,540

Property prices in Ellesmere

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £249,998 in Ellesmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,476 up to £1,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£375,000
Flats7£126,000
Semi-Detached46£205,250
Terraced26£181,000

10 years price trend in Ellesmere

All postcodes in Ellesmere

SY129PF

Almond Drive

SY120DB

Trimpley Street

SY120DG

Scotland Street

SY120FE

Bridgewater Street

SY120LP

Grange Road

SY120NX

Stanham Close

SY120PW

Copes Lane

SY129JE

Ellesmere

SY129EF

Ellesmere

SY120AX

Grange Road

SY120GE

Telford Avenue

SY120NB

Stocks Lane

SY120ND

Swan Hill

SY120NG

Ellesmere Lane

SY120QQ

Lyneal Lane

SY129AJ

Ellesmere

SY129AZ

Val View

SY129BF

Birch Road

SY129HH

Scotland Street

SY129LU

Chapel Lane

SY129PE

Cherry Drive

SY120AQ

Willow Street

SY120FP

Windlass Drive

SY120NJ

Ellesmere

SY120PS

Ellesmere

SY120QS

St Michael's Green

SY129AP

Ellesmere Road

SY129DE

Grange Road

SY120PN

Ellesmere

SY120QA

Ellesmere

SY120DU

Ellesmere

SY120EP

Cross Street

SY120NF

Ellesmere

SY120NT

Stocks Lane

SY120QB

Knowles Lane

SY129DA

Eaton Court

SY129DT

Eastwick Lane

SY129DY

Eastwick Lane

SY129FB

Eastwick Lane

SY129FF

Wisteria Way

SY129PB

Cedar Avenue

SY129JY

Ellesmere

SY113DT

Ellesmere

SY120AJ

Willow Crescent

SY120EG

Scotland Street

SY120FH

Diamond Way

SY129AS

Eaton Court

SY129EY

Ellesmere Road

SY129FA

Hordley Road

SY129JS

Horseshoe Lane

SY129NE

Elm Court

SY129PU

Heron Close

SY129PX

Grange Road

SY114NX

Ellesmere

SY120AA

Victoria Street

SY120AT

Grosvenor Cottages

SY120BP

Oak Drive

SY120FL

Jubilee Way

SY120LY

Swan Hill

SY120PA

Ellesmere

SY129BA

Ellesmere Road

SY129BL

Ellesmere

SY129ES

Holly Close

SY129EZ

Ellesmere Road

SY129FD

Ellesmere

SY132LG

Ellesmere

SY120FG

Wharf Road

SY114QN

Frankton Fields

SY120BG

Cambria Avenue

SY120BW

Oak Drive

SY120BZ

Beech Grove

SY120DL

Ellesmere

SY120DZ

Ellesmere

SY120EZ

St John's Close

SY120LR

Grange Road

SY129AW

Ellesmere Road

SY129EQ

Ellesmere

SY129JD

Ellesmere

SY129JF

Ellesmere

SY129JX

Chapel Lane

SY120PJ

Ellesmere

SY129HW

Brow Lane

SY120BF

Cambria Avenue

SY120HH

Sparbridge

SY120FN

Cambridge Court

SY129JG

Cross Lanes

SY129LT

Ellesmere

SY120AE

Trimpley Court

SY120BQ

Cambria Avenue

SY120EB

Oswestry Road

SY120LJ

Hill Crest

SY120LX

Grange Road

SY120QE

Rowe Lane

SY120QL

Ellesmere

SY129HY

Ellesmere

SY120BE

Brownlow Park

SY120DS

Diamond Way

SY120DW

Ellesmere

SY120EF

Scotland Street

SY120FX

Ellesmere

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.