Town comparison
Bridgnorth vs Brierley Hill
Which is better to live in? 13.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Brierley Hill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 56% lower. Bridgnorth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridgnorth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Brierley Hill
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Brierley Hill
450.4
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Brierley Hill
69.1
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Brierley Hill
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bridgnorth commands an average of £334,650, compared with £215,206 in Brierley Hill – a difference of 56%. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Brierley Hill it is a flat at £98,253.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 77% pricier in Bridgnorth (£173,938 vs £98,253).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBridgnorth has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55% lower than Brierley Hill at 74.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgnorth is violent-crime, while in Brierley Hill 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bridgnorth, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 71.4% in Brierley Hill. There are 6 schools in Bridgnorth and 10 in Brierley Hill.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.4 Mbps in Brierley Hill and 317.4 Mbps in Bridgnorth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 97.4% in Brierley Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 87.9% in Brierley Hill.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (450 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bridgnorth, scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Brierley Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,153 in Brierley Hill. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Brierley Hill.
Bridgnorth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,191 in Brierley Hill and £29,576 in Bridgnorth. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 43.9 in Brierley Hill. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 55.1% in Brierley Hill. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bridgnorth versus 66.4% in Brierley Hill. Bridgnorth has a population of 12,172 and Brierley Hill has 32,311.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 32,311 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 25% |
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