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Ellesmere, United Kingdom
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Ellesmere is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,686. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ellesmere
Ellesmere is a town in the civil parish of Ellesmere Urban, in Shropshire, England; it is located near to the Welsh border, the towns of Oswestry and Whitchurch, and the Welsh city of Wrexham. It is notable for its proximity to a number of prominent meres.
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| Population | 3,686 |
| Population Density | 500 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.9084°, -2.8981° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7 inches (1,161 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.2 inches (31 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,979 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Ellesmere
Ellesmere is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,686. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ellesmere vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ellesmere vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,979 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,979 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $903 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 335 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $354,828 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,174 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 69.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,474 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ellesmere
Ellesmere has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.9084°N, 2.8981°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in |
Ellesmere has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 49.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 54.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.2% |
Schools in Ellesmere
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lakelands Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Criftins CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ellesmere College | - | - | - | - |
| Welshampton CofE Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ellesmere
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe 2010s pop music | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Northwich | local information, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 2020s Pop Music | 2020s pop music | MP3 | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Hereme 2000s pop | 2000's, pop | MP3 | |
| Hearme - 80s rock | 80d rock, 80’s rock | MP3 | |
| Wrexham Premier Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Circl8 Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Domes FM | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ellesmere
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Shrewsbury Exhibition | ||||
| Cambrian Railways Museum | ||||
| Coleham Pumping Station | ||||
| Ditherington Flax Mill | ||||
| Erddig Hall | ||||
| Oswestry Town Museum | ||||
| Shrewsbury Museum (The Music Hall) | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Shropshire Museum | ||||
| Stori Brymbo | ||||
| Stretton Water Mill | ||||
| Tanat Valley Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Wartime Aircraft Recovery Group Museum | ||||
| Whitchurch Heritage Centre | ||||
| Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers | ||||
| Wrexham Archives | ||||
| Wrexham Museum | ||||
| WWII Museum | ||||
| Xplore! Science Discovery Centre |
Libraries in Ellesmere
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brymbo Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cefn Mawr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coleg Cambria, Yale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellesmere Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswestry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Overton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Senior Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shrewsbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tarporley Community High School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tattenhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lantern | 0.0 | |||||
| Wem Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wrexham Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ellesmere
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers' Market | |||||
| Ellesmere Market Hall | |||||
| General Market | |||||
| Jubilee Square | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Oswestry Town Market |
Hotels in Ellesmere
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ellesmere
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ellesmere
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ellesmere
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ellesmere
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ellesmere
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ellesmere
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ellesmere
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian Brewing Company | ||||
| St. Annes Brewery | ||||
| Stonehouse Brewery | ||||
| Wrexham Lager Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Ellesmere
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ellesmere
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ellesmere
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cosford | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Shawbury | - | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breidden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chirk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elan Valley Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
| Forest Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanley Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Knoll Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Little Down Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club | - | Small Airport |
| Longford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Midland Glider Club | - | Small Airport |
| Mill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mitton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nantclwyd Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pencraig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peplow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pound Green Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Hall Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Seighford Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Shelsley Beauchamp Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shifnal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sleap Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stitchin's Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tern Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ellesmere
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Dudleston Heath Post Office | |
| Ellesmere Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ellesmere
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Poor Clare Monestry | |
| St Andrew | |
| St Mary | |
| St Mary the Virgin | |
| St Matthew | |
| St Michael and All Angels | |
| St Michael's Church |
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What is the population of Ellesmere?
Ellesmere has a population of 3,686 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 500 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.4% male.
Is Ellesmere expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,979, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $354,828 (26% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,174 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ellesmere?
Ellesmere has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ellesmere?
Ellesmere has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 335 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ellesmere?
The median home value in Ellesmere is $354,828. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,174. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.
How are the schools in Ellesmere?
32.5% of adults in Ellesmere hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ellesmere?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ellesmere is 3.3% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.1% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.