Town comparison
Bridgnorth vs Broseley
Which is better to live in? 6.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Broseley is about 19% cheaper on average. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridgnorth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Broseley
£281,884
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Broseley
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Broseley
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Broseley
256.4
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Broseley
69.1
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Broseley
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Broseley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £281,884 versus £334,650 in Bridgnorth. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Broseley it is a flat at £149,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Bridgnorth (£273,483 vs £187,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgnorth prices grew faster — 37% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.2 offences per 1,000 people, Broseley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bridgnorth's 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgnorth 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 favours Bridgnorth: 83.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Broseley.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Broseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bridgnorth enjoy 317.4 Mbps on average, while Broseley lags behind at 256.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 90.9% in Broseley. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 43.4% in Broseley.
Bridgnorth is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (317 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bridgnorth is band C (score 69.1), ahead of Broseley's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,405 in Broseley. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Broseley.
Bridgnorth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bridgnorth has a population of 12,172 while Broseley has 5,596. Median household income is £29,576 in Bridgnorth and £29,576 in Broseley. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 48.1 in Broseley. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 56% in Broseley.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Broseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 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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