Town comparison
Bridgnorth vs Highley
Which is better to live in? 5.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Highley wins on house prices with a 64% gap. Bridgnorth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Highley
£203,980
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Highley
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Highley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Highley
317.4
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Highley
69.1
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Highley
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £203,980, Highley undercuts Bridgnorth (£334,650) by around 64% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Highley it is a flat at £81,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 115% pricier in Bridgnorth (£173,938 vs £81,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgnorth prices grew faster — 37% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Bridgnorth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 48.4 per 1,000 in Highley. The most common crime category in Bridgnorth is violent-crime, while in Highley 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 MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Bridgnorth, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Highley, which has 1 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.
Highley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bridgnorth averages 317.4 Mbps – ahead of Highley's 317.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 82.4% in Highley. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 59% in Highley.
Bridgnorth is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (317 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bridgnorth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Highley averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,405 in Highley. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Highley.
Bridgnorth 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 Bridgnorth and £29,576 in Highley. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 48.1 in Highley. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bridgnorth versus 68.6% in Highley. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 56% in Highley.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 3,305 |
| 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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