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Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall

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About

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is a primarily residential area situated on the eastern side of the Telford and Wrekin borough. It encompasses both modern housing developments and older, more established villages, creating a mix of suburban and semi-rural environments. The landscape here is characterised by gentle slopes and pockets of woodland, with the communities spread across the higher ground above the River Severn valley.

The area's identity is deeply connected to the Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located directly to the west. While the famous bridge itself is just outside the immediate boundary, the area's history is intertwined with the Industrial Revolution. Local roads and historic place names still reflect this industrial past, set against a backdrop of residential calm and accessible green spaces.

Area overview

On average Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is £56,082 per year. There are 5 schools in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall is home to around 10,745 people, with a population density of about 110.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall Population
10,745
Population density
110.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.31(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.26(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-55%)
Burglary
2.79(-31%)
Other theft
2.7(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,855
91.68%
Indian
220
2.05%
Other White
149
1.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
74
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
73
0.68%
Total population: 10,749

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,242
35.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,714
18.75%
No qualifications
1,410
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,313
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
793
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 9,140

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,901
41.78%
Owns with a mortgage
1,580
34.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
590
12.97%
Other social rented
240
5.27%
Social rents from council
100
2.2%
Total households: 4,550

Property prices in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall

Median price£289,950
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £385K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £289,950 (about £281 per square foot) in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,110,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached68£386,500£280
Semi-Detached51£265,000£281
Terraced27£220,000£275
Flats3£139,950£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£128,500£172,750£181,000
2017£289,475£106,250£183,500£157,500
2018£305,000£95,000£186,975£175,000
2019£327,995£124,500£200,000£184,950
2020£324,973£117,500£200,000£197,000
2021£359,995£131,000£224,998£215,000
2022£389,995£149,000£248,000£243,000
2023£376,250£125,000£251,500£208,500
2024£385,000£126,375£249,500£230,000
2025£370,000£139,950£257,500£223,000
2026£388,000£260,000£188,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£174£178£190
2017£220£164£201£195
2018£215£173£212£232
2019£234£192£207£236
2020£245£169£235£238
2021£247£173£242£224
2022£263£186£250£254
2023£271£201£267£270
2024£269£269£273£271
2025£275£221£273£291
2026£279£294£270
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.