Town comparison
Bridgnorth vs Telford
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Telford wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Bridgnorth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridgnorth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Telford
£246,018
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Telford
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Telford
77.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Telford
416.9
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Telford
75.1
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Telford
£29,745
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £246,018, Telford undercuts Bridgnorth (£334,650) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Telford it is a flat at £107,403.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 67% pricier in Bridgnorth (£273,483 vs £163,475).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Telford prices grew faster — 48% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Bridgnorth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 74.9 per 1,000 in Telford. The most common crime category in Bridgnorth is violent-crime, while in Telford 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 Telford, which has 53 schools, the figure is 77.5%.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Telford School Inspection Breakdown
77.5% of 53 schools (43 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 53 |
| Primary | 4 | 43 |
| Secondary | 2 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 77.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Telford averages 416.9 Mbps – ahead of Bridgnorth's 317.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 98% in Telford. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 76% in Telford.
Telford is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (417 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Telford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 75.1 (C), while Bridgnorth averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,005 in Telford. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 78.1% in Telford.
Telford has more energy-efficient housing — 78.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,745 in Telford and £29,576 in Bridgnorth. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 41.5 in Telford. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bridgnorth versus 59.9% in Telford. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 57.5% in Telford.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 156,326 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,745 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 59.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 26.1% |
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