Town comparison
Broseley vs Telford
Which is better to live in? 4.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Telford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Telford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broseley
£281,884
Telford
£246,018
Crime Rate
Broseley
48.2
Telford
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broseley
50.0%
Telford
77.5%
Avg Download Speed
Broseley
256.4
Telford
416.9
EPC Rating
Broseley
69.1
Telford
75.1
Median Income
Broseley
£29,576
Telford
£29,745
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Broseley commands an average of £281,884, compared with £246,018 in Telford – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat at £149,500, while in Telford it is a flat at £107,403.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Broseley (£149,500 vs £107,403).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Telford prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBroseley has a crime rate of 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55% lower than Telford at 74.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broseley is violent-crime, while in Telford 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 Telford, where 77.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Broseley. There are 2 schools in Broseley and 53 in Telford.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Telford School Inspection Breakdown
77.5% of 53 schools (43 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broseley | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 53 |
| Primary | 2 | 43 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 77.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.9 Mbps in Telford and 256.4 Mbps in Broseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Broseley and 98% in Telford. Gigabit availability stands at 43.4% in Broseley and 76% in Telford.
Telford is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (417 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Telford, scoring 75.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Broseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Broseley and £1,005 in Telford. 59.2% of homes in Broseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 78.1% in Telford.
Telford has more energy-efficient housing — 78.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,745 in Telford and £29,576 in Broseley. The median age is 48.1 in Broseley and 41.5 in Telford. Employment rates stand at 56% in Broseley and 57.5% in Telford. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Broseley versus 59.9% in Telford. Broseley has a population of 5,596 and Telford has 156,326.
| Indicator | Broseley | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,596 | 156,326 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,745 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 59.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 26.1% |
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