Eccleshall vs Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Newport (telford And Wrekin) wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Eccleshall has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Eccleshall
£364,833
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
£267,329
Crime Rate
Eccleshall
61.9
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eccleshall
N/A
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Eccleshall
123.5
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
302.3
EPC Rating
Eccleshall
71.1
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
71.8
Median Income
Eccleshall
£32,530
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
£31,379
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Eccleshall commands an average of £364,833, compared with £267,329 in Newport (telford And Wrekin) – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Eccleshall is a flat at £129,000, while in Newport (telford And Wrekin) it is a flat at £129,178.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Eccleshall (£249,750 vs £191,393).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Eccleshall prices grew faster — 48% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Eccleshall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.9 per 1,000 versus 74.8 per 1,000 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). The most common crime category in Eccleshall 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Eccleshall and Newport (telford And Wrekin). Eccleshall has 1 schools and Newport (telford And Wrekin) has 8 schools.
Eccleshall School Inspection Breakdown
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eccleshall | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 302.3 Mbps in Newport (telford And Wrekin) and 123.5 Mbps in Eccleshall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.6% of premises in Eccleshall and 87% in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Gigabit availability stands at 13.8% in Eccleshall and 53.7% in Newport (telford And Wrekin).
Newport (telford And Wrekin) is the faster of the two by 145% on average download speed (302 vs 124 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Newport (telford And Wrekin), scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Eccleshall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,211 in Eccleshall and £1,211 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). 62.4% of homes in Eccleshall 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 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,529.5 in Eccleshall and £31,379.2 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). The median age is 45.7 in Eccleshall and 46 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Eccleshall and 56.4% in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Eccleshall versus 68.2% in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Eccleshall has a population of 3,229 and Newport (telford And Wrekin) has 14,191.
| Indicator | Eccleshall | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,229 | 14,191 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £32,529.5 | £31,379.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 30.8% |
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