Town comparison
Bridgnorth vs Shifnal
Which is better to live in? 9.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Shifnal is about 2% cheaper on average. Shifnal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Shifnal edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Shifnal
£327,209
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Shifnal
48.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Shifnal
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Shifnal
279.7
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Shifnal
71.5
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Shifnal
£30,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Shifnal more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £327,209 versus £334,650 in Bridgnorth. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Shifnal it is a flat at £108,883.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Bridgnorth (£173,938 vs £108,883).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgnorth prices grew faster — 37% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.1 offences per 1,000 people, Shifnal 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 Shifnal 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 Shifnal: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Bridgnorth.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shifnal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Shifnal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bridgnorth enjoy 317.4 Mbps on average, while Shifnal lags behind at 279.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 74.9% in Shifnal. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 50.2% in Shifnal.
Bridgnorth is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (317 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Shifnal is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Bridgnorth's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,222 in Shifnal. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Shifnal.
Shifnal has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bridgnorth has a population of 12,172 while Shifnal has 8,973. Median household income is £30,051.3 in Shifnal and £29,576 in Bridgnorth. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 45.9 in Shifnal. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 55.9% in Shifnal.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Shifnal |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 8,973 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £30,051.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.3% |
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