The verdict
Highley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broseley
£281,884
Highley
£203,980
Crime Rate
Broseley
48.2
Highley
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broseley
50.0%
Highley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broseley
256.4
Highley
317.4
EPC Rating
Broseley
69.1
Highley
69.1
Median Income
Broseley
£29,576
Highley
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Broseley commands an average of £281,884, compared with £203,980 in Highley – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat at £149,500, while in Highley it is a flat at £81,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 85% pricier in Broseley (£149,500 vs £81,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broseley prices grew faster — 30% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBroseley has a crime rate of 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Highley at 48.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broseley is violent-crime, while in Highley 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Highley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Broseley. There are 2 schools in Broseley and 1 in Highley.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broseley | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 317.4 Mbps in Highley and 256.4 Mbps in Broseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Broseley and 82.4% in Highley. Gigabit availability stands at 43.4% in Broseley and 59% in Highley.
Highley is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (317 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Broseley, scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Highley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Broseley and £1,405 in Highley. 59.2% of homes in Broseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Highley.
Broseley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Broseley and £29,576 in Highley. The median age is 48.1 in Broseley and 48.1 in Highley. Employment rates stand at 56% in Broseley and 56% in Highley. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Broseley versus 68.6% in Highley. Broseley has a population of 5,596 and Highley has 3,305.
| Indicator | Broseley | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,596 | 3,305 |
| 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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