Area guide · Shropshire

Living in Broseley

A snapshot of life in Broseley, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Broseley is a village in Shropshire, West Midlands with a population of 5,596. The average house price is £281,884 and the overall crime rate is 48.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Broseley ranks

Population

5,596

Avg House Price

£281,884

Crime Rate

48.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

256 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,576

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Broseley's detached homes (£380,397) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£149,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Broseley prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£217,182 → £281,884).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£380,397	£354,998	20
Semi-Detached	£250,066	£236,500	24
Terraced	£187,700	£181,000	10
Flat	£149,500	£149,500	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Broseley is 48.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Broseley: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Broseley CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
John Wilkinson Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Broseley averages 256 Mbps — 156% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Broseley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.1
% Rated C or Above	59.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,405

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,596
Median Age	48.1
Median Household Income	£29,576
Employment Rate	56%
Owner Occupied	68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Broseley?

The average house price in Broseley is £281,884 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Broseley?

The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat, with an average price of £149,500.

Is Broseley a safe place to live?

Broseley has a recorded crime rate of 48.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Broseley?

Broseley has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Broseley?

Average broadband download speeds in Broseley are around 256 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.9% of premises.

How big is Broseley?

Broseley is a settlement in Shropshire with a population of approximately 5,596.

Most compared with

How does Broseley stack up against its neighbours?

Albrighton

Broseley

House price: £332,275 · £281,884
Crime rate: 48.3 · 48.2
Distance: 8.6 mi

Bayston Hill

Broseley

House price: £298,881 · £281,884
Crime rate: 48.3 · 48.2
Distance: 12.8 mi

Bridgnorth

Broseley

House price: £334,650 · £281,884
Crime rate: 48.3 · 48.2
Distance: 6.0 mi

Broseley

Church Stretton

House price: £281,884 · £399,111
Crime rate: 48.2 · 48.1
Distance: 14.6 mi

Broseley

Codsall

House price: £281,884 · £346,105
Crime rate: 48.2 · 50.6
Distance: 12.2 mi

Broseley

Highley

House price: £281,884 · £203,980
Crime rate: 48.2 · 48.4
Distance: 11.9 mi

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