Town comparison
Broseley vs Shrewsbury
Which is better to live in? 13.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Broseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Shrewsbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broseley
£281,884
Shrewsbury
£331,262
Crime Rate
Broseley
48.2
Shrewsbury
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broseley
50.0%
Shrewsbury
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Broseley
256.4
Shrewsbury
417.7
EPC Rating
Broseley
69.1
Shrewsbury
69.1
Median Income
Broseley
£29,576
Shrewsbury
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Shrewsbury commands an average of £331,262, compared with £281,884 in Broseley – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat at £149,500, while in Shrewsbury it is a flat at £186,442.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Shrewsbury (£239,664 vs £187,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broseley prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBroseley has a crime rate of 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Shrewsbury at 48.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broseley is violent-crime, while in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury, where 81.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Broseley. There are 2 schools in Broseley and 24 in Shrewsbury.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shrewsbury School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 24 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broseley | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 24 |
| Primary | 2 | 20 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.7 Mbps in Shrewsbury and 256.4 Mbps in Broseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Broseley and 93.7% in Shrewsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 43.4% in Broseley and 77.3% in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (418 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Broseley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Shrewsbury averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Broseley and £1,405 in Shrewsbury. 59.2% of homes in Broseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Shrewsbury.
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 Shrewsbury. The median age is 48.1 in Broseley and 48.1 in Shrewsbury. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Broseley versus 68.6% in Shrewsbury. Employment rates stand at 56% in Broseley and 56% in Shrewsbury.
| Indicator | Broseley | Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,596 | 75,784 |
| 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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