Town comparison
Broseley vs Church Stretton
Which is better to live in? 14.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Broseley is about 29% cheaper on average. Church Stretton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Church Stretton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broseley
£281,884
Church Stretton
£399,111
Crime Rate
Broseley
48.2
Church Stretton
48.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broseley
50.0%
Church Stretton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broseley
256.4
Church Stretton
190
EPC Rating
Broseley
69.1
Church Stretton
69.1
Median Income
Broseley
£29,576
Church Stretton
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Broseley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £281,884 versus £399,111 in Church Stretton. The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat at £149,500, while in Church Stretton it is a flat at £138,019.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Church Stretton (£521,944 vs £380,397).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Church Stretton prices grew faster — 55% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.1 offences per 1,000 people, Church Stretton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Broseley's 48.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broseley is violent-crime, while in Church Stretton 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 Church Stretton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Broseley.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Church Stretton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broseley | Church Stretton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broseley enjoy 256.4 Mbps on average, while Church Stretton lags behind at 190.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Broseley and 72.9% in Church Stretton. Gigabit availability stands at 43.4% in Broseley and 30.6% in Church Stretton.
Broseley is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (256 vs 190 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broseley is band C (score 69.1), ahead of Church Stretton's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Broseley and £1,405 in Church Stretton. 59.2% of homes in Broseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Church Stretton.
Broseley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broseley has a population of 5,596 while Church Stretton has 3,576. Median household income is £29,576 in Broseley and £29,576 in Church Stretton. The median age is 48.1 in Broseley and 48.1 in Church Stretton. Employment rates stand at 56% in Broseley and 56% in Church Stretton.
| Indicator | Broseley | Church Stretton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,596 | 3,576 |
| 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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