Bridgnorth vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dudley (dudley) offers lower property prices by roughly 56%. Bridgnorth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridgnorth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Dudley (dudley) is £214,068, which is 56% less than Bridgnorth at £334,650. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Dudley (dudley) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Bridgnorth (£173,938 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Bridgnorth is the safer of the two – 55% lower than Dudley (dudley)'s 74.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgnorth is violent-crime, while in Dudley (dudley) 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 MidlandsBridgnorth has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Dudley (dudley). Bridgnorth has 6 schools in total, while Dudley (dudley) has 19.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 19 |
| Primary | 4 | 15 |
| Secondary | 2 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dudley (dudley) offers faster average downloads at 425.2 Mbps, compared to 317.4 Mbps in Bridgnorth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Dudley (dudley) is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (425 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bridgnorth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Dudley (dudley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
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 Dudley (dudley) and £29,576 in Bridgnorth. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley). Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bridgnorth versus 66.4% in Dudley (dudley).
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 64,288 |
| 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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