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Much Wenlock & Broseley

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About

Much Wenlock is a historic market town in Shropshire, known for its medieval streets and timber-framed buildings. The town is home to Wenlock Priory, a ruined monastery dating back to the 12th century, and the Much Wenlock Museum, which explores the town’s role in the origins of the modern Olympic Games. The surrounding countryside offers walks along the Wenlock Edge, a limestone escarpment with scenic views.

Broseley, located nearby, is a former industrial town with a history tied to ironworking and clay pipe production. The town features Broseley Pipeworks, a preserved 19th-century factory, and the Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just across the River Severn. The area blends industrial heritage with rural landscapes, providing a mix of history and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Much Wenlock & Broseley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Much Wenlock & Broseley is £42,800 per year. There are 7 schools in Much Wenlock & Broseley: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Much Wenlock & Broseley Population
11,877
Population density
77.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,459
96.46%
Other White
148
1.25%
Irish
51
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.24%
Total population: 11,879

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,191
42.33%
Owns with a mortgage
1,218
23.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
825
15.94%
Social rents from council
401
7.75%
Other social rented
357
6.9%
Total households: 5,176

Property prices in Much Wenlock & Broseley

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 in Much Wenlock & Broseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Much Wenlock & Broseley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Much Wenlock & Broseley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£430,000
Flats2£179,500
Semi-Detached33£238,000
Terraced20£211,000

10 years median price trend in Much Wenlock & Broseley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Much Wenlock & Broseley.

All postcodes in Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136BU

St Owen's Road

TF136EX

Forester Avenue

TF136HL

Bridgnorth Road

TF136JU

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136LA

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136PB

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136QA

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF87LB

Calcutts Road

WV166SA

Much Wenlock & Broseley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.