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Property investment stats for Bridgnorth, West Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Bridgnorth.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Bridgnorth sits comfortably in the middle of the pack for affordability, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.3 and a median price per square foot of £304 per sq ft. The area has seen steady long-term growth, with capital growth over three years at 13.0% and an annualised growth rate of 4.2%. However, the most recent year has seen a slight change in capital values, with one-year capital growth at -0.5%. Liquidity is moderate, with annual sales at 185 and homes typically spending 98 days on the market.

Rental yields are modest, with an average rental yield of 3.8% and the top-performing postcode district offering 3.5%. The area skews older, with a large proportion of residents aged 60 and above in the 94th percentile, and relatively few younger renters or students.

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Key investment stats for Bridgnorth

Median price per sq ft

£304 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.8%

Capital growth (1y)

-0.5%

Sales in past year

185

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Bridgnorth

Live prices in Bridgnorth, West Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£299,975

25% of properties below...

£248,712

75% of properties below...

£415,000

Most expensive property

£1,250,000

Live listings

148

Median days on market

98

Should you invest in Bridgnorth?

Opportunities

  • Investors can take advantage of steady three-year capital growth of 13.0% and a respectable annualised growth rate of 4.2%, suggesting longer-term value appreciation.
  • The median discount to asking price of £4,950 (the typical achieved discount) may offer room for negotiation and value buys.
  • Affordability is reasonable for buyers, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.3, and the median sale price for a three-bedroom house at £284,950 could appeal to families or downsizers.

Risks

  • Rental yields are not especially high, with an average yield of 3.8% and even the best-performing area returning 3.5%.
  • The local rental market is smaller, with private rented housing only in the 39th percentile and a low student and young professional population, which may limit tenant demand.
  • The market moves at a measured pace, with homes spending 98 days on the market, so quick flips may be challenging.

Outlook

Bridgnorth is likely to remain a stable, if unspectacular, prospect for investors who value long-term growth over short-term gains. The older demographic and high rates of owner-occupation suggest a less volatile market, but also one with limited rental growth potential.

Given the steady capital growth over three years of 13.0% and the annualised growth rate of 4.2%, those willing to hold property may benefit from gradual appreciation. However, with rental yields at 3.8% and muted tenant demand, income-focused investors may find better options elsewhere. Overall, expect Bridgnorth to offer slow and steady returns, rather than dramatic changes in value or rent.

Live properties in Bridgnorth

Investment properties in Bridgnorth, West Midlands

2 bedroom cottage for sale
5% below median price

£199,950 - Offers in Region of

2 bedroom cottage for sale

24 St. Marys Street, Bridgnorth

Properties needing refurbishment in Bridgnorth, West Midlands
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom house for sale
On market for 177 days

£465,000

4 bedroom house for sale

Southwell Riverside, Bridgnorth, Sh...

Slow to sell properties in Bridgnorth, West Midlands
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 20%

£99,950 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

26 Lavington Court, Underhill Stree...

Big price drop properties in Bridgnorth, West Midlands
Big Price Drop
2 bedroom terraced house for sale
984 sq ft

£375,000

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Cartway, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Properties with planning granted in Bridgnorth, West Midlands
Planning Granted
1 bedroom apartment for sale
52% below median price

£65,000 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Lavington Court, Underhill Street, ...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bridgnorth, West Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Typical discounts are limited but real — expect to achieve a reduction off asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £4,950

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.8%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.4%

Best places to invest in Bridgnorth

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1WV163.5%2.8%£290 / sq ft
2WV15-2.6%£292 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.