Town comparison
Bridgnorth vs Hagley
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bridgnorth wins on house prices with a 29% gap. For families, Hagley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Hagley
£474,140
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Hagley
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Hagley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Hagley
377.4
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Hagley
69.1
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Hagley
£31,415
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £334,650, Bridgnorth undercuts Hagley (£474,140) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Hagley it is a flat at £203,595.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Hagley (£669,426 vs £424,114).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgnorth prices grew faster — 37% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bridgnorth and Hagley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Bridgnorth, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hagley, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hagley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Hagley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hagley averages 377.4 Mbps – ahead of Bridgnorth's 317.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 96.6% in Hagley. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 71.2% in Hagley.
Hagley is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (377 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 Hagley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,239 in Hagley. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.3% in Hagley.
Bridgnorth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,414.7 in Hagley and £29,576 in Bridgnorth. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 45.9 in Hagley. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 55.8% in Hagley. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bridgnorth versus 70.9% in Hagley. Bridgnorth has a population of 12,172 and Hagley has 7,012.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Hagley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 7,012 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £31,414.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.2% |
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