Town comparison
Bridgnorth vs Stourport-on-Severn
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bridgnorth and Stourport On Severn 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 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.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 20,302 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,134 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.6% |
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