Bayston Hill vs Broseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Broseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bayston Hill
£298,881
Broseley
£281,884
Crime Rate
Bayston Hill
48.3
Broseley
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bayston Hill
N/A
Broseley
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bayston Hill
452.4
Broseley
256.4
EPC Rating
Bayston Hill
69.1
Broseley
69.1
Median Income
Bayston Hill
£29,576
Broseley
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £281,884, Broseley undercuts Bayston Hill (£298,881) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bayston Hill is a terraced at £232,000, while in Broseley it is a flat at £149,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Bayston Hill (£232,000 vs £187,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broseley prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBroseley has a crime rate of 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bayston Hill at 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bayston Hill is violent-crime, while in Broseley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bayston Hill and Broseley. Bayston Hill has 1 schools and Broseley has 2 schools.
Bayston Hill School Inspection Breakdown
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bayston Hill | Broseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bayston Hill averages 452.4 Mbps – ahead of Broseley's 256.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bayston Hill and 90.9% in Broseley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bayston Hill and 43.4% in Broseley.
Bayston Hill is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (452 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bayston Hill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Broseley averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bayston Hill and £1,405 in Broseley. 59.2% of homes in Bayston Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Broseley.
Bayston Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Bayston Hill and £29,576 in Broseley. The median age is 48.1 in Bayston Hill and 48.1 in Broseley. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bayston Hill versus 68.6% in Broseley. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bayston Hill and 56% in Broseley.
| Indicator | Bayston Hill | Broseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,221 | 5,596 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.5% |
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