Broseley vs Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Newport (telford And Wrekin) is about 5% cheaper on average. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newport (telford And Wrekin) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broseley
£281,884
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
£267,329
Crime Rate
Broseley
48.2
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broseley
50.0%
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Broseley
256.4
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
302.3
EPC Rating
Broseley
69.1
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
71.8
Median Income
Broseley
£29,576
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
£31,379
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Newport (telford And Wrekin) is £267,329, which is 5% less than Broseley at £281,884. The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat at £149,500, while in Newport (telford And Wrekin) it is a flat at £129,178.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Broseley (£149,500 vs £129,178).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newport (telford And Wrekin) prices grew faster — 43% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Broseley (48.2 per 1,000) compared to Newport (telford And Wrekin) (74.8 per 1,000), a 55% difference. The most common crime category in Broseley is violent-crime, while in Newport (telford And Wrekin) 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 MidlandsNewport (telford And Wrekin) has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Broseley. Broseley has 2 schools in total, while Newport (telford And Wrekin) has 8.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broseley | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Newport (telford And Wrekin) offers faster average downloads at 302.3 Mbps, compared to 256.4 Mbps in Broseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Broseley and 87% in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Gigabit availability stands at 43.4% in Broseley and 53.7% in Newport (telford And Wrekin).
Newport (telford And Wrekin) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (302 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Newport (telford And Wrekin) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Broseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Broseley and £1,211 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). 59.2% of homes in Broseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.3% in Newport (telford And Wrekin).
Newport (telford And Wrekin) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,379.2 in Newport (telford And Wrekin) and £29,576 in Broseley. The median age is 48.1 in Broseley and 46 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Employment rates stand at 56% in Broseley and 56.4% in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Broseley versus 68.2% in Newport (telford And Wrekin).
| Indicator | Broseley | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,596 | 14,191 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £31,379.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 30.8% |
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