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Much Wenlock & Broseley

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About

Much Wenlock is a small market town centred around its medieval priory ruins and timber-framed buildings lining the high street. The town is closely associated with the Wenlock Olympian Games, a Victorian revival that inspired the modern Olympic movement. The surrounding landscape consists of rolling farmland and the wooded slopes of Wenlock Edge, a prominent limestone escarpment.

Broseley lies across the River Severn, historically known for its clay pipe industry and ironworking. The town retains a network of old industrial lanes and several historic kilns. A notable feature is the free, hand-operated ferry that crosses the river to the neighbouring village of Jackfield, providing a direct link to the Ironbridge Gorge museums.

Area overview

On average Much Wenlock & Broseley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Much Wenlock & Broseley is £52,811 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). Much Wenlock & Broseley is home to around 11,877 people, with a population density of about 77.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.21(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.48(-40%)
Other theft
6.4(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.88(-33%)
Public order
2.78(-54%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,182
31.99%
No qualifications
1,778
17.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,724
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,480
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
970
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 9,946

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 £300,000 in Much Wenlock & Broseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Semi-Detached37£240,000
Terraced12£205,250
Detached59£405,000
Flats4£162,000

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

TF136LY

Back Lane

TF125BB

Benthall Lane

TF136BA

Bridge Road

TF125DJ

Ironbridge Road

TF125PX

Woodlands Road

TF136AA

High Street

TF136DH

Stretton Road Industrial Estate

TF125RB

Bridge Road

TF125DW

Foundry Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.