Town comparison
Broseley vs Shifnal
Which is better to live in? 5.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Broseley offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Shifnal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Shifnal edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broseley
£281,884
Shifnal
£327,209
Crime Rate
Broseley
48.2
Shifnal
48.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broseley
50.0%
Shifnal
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broseley
256.4
Shifnal
279.7
EPC Rating
Broseley
69.1
Shifnal
71.5
Median Income
Broseley
£29,576
Shifnal
£30,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Broseley is £281,884, which is 14% less than Shifnal at £327,209. The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat at £149,500, while in Shifnal it is a flat at £108,883.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Broseley (£149,500 vs £108,883).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broseley prices grew faster — 30% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Shifnal (48.1 per 1,000) compared to Broseley (48.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Broseley is violent-crime, while in Shifnal 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 MidlandsShifnal has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Broseley. Broseley has 2 schools in total, while Shifnal has 3.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shifnal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broseley | Shifnal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Shifnal offers faster average downloads at 279.7 Mbps, compared to 256.4 Mbps in Broseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Broseley and 74.9% in Shifnal. Gigabit availability stands at 43.4% in Broseley and 50.2% in Shifnal.
Shifnal is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (280 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Shifnal are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Broseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Broseley and £1,222 in Shifnal. 59.2% of homes in Broseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Shifnal.
Shifnal has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,051.3 in Shifnal and £29,576 in Broseley. The median age is 48.1 in Broseley and 45.9 in Shifnal. Employment rates stand at 56% in Broseley and 55.9% in Shifnal. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Broseley versus 67.7% in Shifnal.
| Indicator | Broseley | Shifnal |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,596 | 8,973 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £30,051.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.3% |
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