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About

Much Wenlock is a historic market town and civil parish in Shropshire, England. The ward covers the town and surrounding rural areas, known for its medieval streets and timber-framed buildings. Much Wenlock is home to the Wenlock Olympian Games, which inspired the modern Olympic movement. The area includes landmarks like the 12th-century Wenlock Priory and the Guildhall, dating back to the 16th century.

The ward features a mix of residential, agricultural, and green spaces, with the Wenlock Edge limestone escarpment providing a scenic backdrop. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, serving both residents and visitors. The area maintains a strong sense of community, with events like the Wenlock Poetry Festival and farmers' markets. Transport links connect Much Wenlock to nearby towns such as Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth.

Area overview

On average Much Wenlock has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Much Wenlock is £42,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Much Wenlock: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Much Wenlock Population
4,322
Population density
52.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,182
96.76%
Other White
56
1.3%
Irish
16
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.23%
Total population: 4,322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
876
46.82%
Owns with a mortgage
366
19.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
336
17.96%
Social rents from council
117
6.25%
Other social rented
96
5.13%
Total households: 1,871

Property prices in Much Wenlock

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Much Wenlock area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Much Wenlock 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£455,500
Flats1£175,000
Semi-Detached9£260,000
Terraced9£310,000

10 years median price trend in Much Wenlock

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

All postcodes in Much Wenlock

TF125BL

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF125RE

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136LG

Rowe Lane

TF136NQ

Vineyard Road

TF136PE

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF125LB

Bridgnorth Road

TF125RF

Quarry Road

TF125RH

Barratt's Hill

TF136AR

Blakeway Hollow

TF136EN

Barrow Street

TF136HQ

Oakfield Park

TF125BP

Lodge Lane

TF125JY

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF125NN

Padmans Alley

TF125QT

Bridge Road

TF136AY

Bridge Road

TF136BF

Falcons Court

TF136DG

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136EH

High Street

TF136HE

Hodgecroft

TF136JL

Bourton Road

TF136AE

High Street

TF136DE

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136DL

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136JN

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF136HS

Bull Ring

TF136QG

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF125JT

Much Wenlock & Broseley

TF125QN

Cobwell Road

TF136AD

High Street

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

Data Sources

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