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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
18.61(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.07(-38%)
Other theft
6.65(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-28%)
Public order
3.28(-46%)
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 100 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 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
Detached52£427,000
Flats2£179,500
Semi-Detached32£236,500
Terraced14£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.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.