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Bridgnorth vs Stourport-on-Severn

Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Stourport On Severn wins on house prices with a 21% gap. For families, Stourport On Severn edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bridgnorth

£334,650

Stourport-on-Severn

£277,032

Crime Rate

Bridgnorth

48.3

Stourport-on-Severn

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bridgnorth

83.3%

Stourport-on-Severn

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bridgnorth

317.4

Stourport-on-Severn

362.6

EPC Rating

Bridgnorth

69.1

Stourport-on-Severn

69.3

Median Income

Bridgnorth

£29,576

Stourport-on-Severn

£29,134

At £277,032, Stourport On Severn undercuts Bridgnorth (£334,650) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Stourport On Severn it is a flat at £144,424.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Bridgnorth (£273,483 vs £198,096).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Stourport On Severn prices grew faster — 49% vs 37%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Bridgnorth and Stourport On Severn at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 6 schools in Bridgnorth, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stourport On Severn, which has 7 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.

Stourport-on-Severn School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBridgnorthStourport-on-Severn
Total Schools67
Primary46
Secondary21
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Stourport On Severn averages 362.6 Mbps – ahead of Bridgnorth's 317.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 94.8% in Stourport On Severn. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 67.8% in Stourport On Severn.

Stourport On Severn is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (363 vs 317 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Stourport On Severn, scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Bridgnorth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,309 in Stourport On Severn. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Stourport On Severn.

Bridgnorth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,576 in Bridgnorth and £29,134 in Stourport On Severn. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 48.3 in Stourport On Severn. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 55% in Stourport On Severn. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bridgnorth versus 70% in Stourport On Severn. Bridgnorth has a population of 12,172 and Stourport On Severn has 20,302.

IndicatorBridgnorthStourport-on-Severn
Population12,17220,302
Median Age48.148.3
Median Household Income£29,576£29,134
Employment Rate56%55%
Owner Occupied68.6%70%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bridgnorth and Stourport On Severn?
Bridgnorth and Stourport On Severn are approximately 14.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bridgnorth or Stourport On Severn?
Stourport On Severn is cheaper, with an average house price of £277,032.
Is Bridgnorth or Stourport On Severn safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bridgnorth or Stourport On Severn?
Stourport On Severn has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bridgnorth or Stourport On Severn?
Stourport On Severn has faster average broadband at 362.6 Mbps.

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