Ironbridge Gorge
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Ironbridge Gorge at a glance
- House prices
- £252,000
- Middle37th percentile
- Schools
- 15th percentile
- Weak
- Transport
- 25th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 70 per 1,000 residents
- Middle48th percentile
- Flood risk
- 10.5% of the area in flood zones
- Middle69th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Ironbridge Gorge a good place to live?
Ironbridge Gorge has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Telford and Wrekin below.
Ironbridge Gorge and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Ironbridge Gorge | £252,000 | 70 |
| Newport West | £264,000 | 80 |
| Shawbirch & Dothill | £251,500 | 51.7 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
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The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
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- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in Ironbridge Gorge
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 70 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 48th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Ironbridge Gorge
House prices
- Median sale price
- £252,000
- Percentile
- 37th percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Median of 42 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Ironbridge Gorge
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Ironbridge Gorge is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 34.9 per 1,000 residents: close to Telford and Wrekin (41.3) and close to England (35.9).
| Type | Ironbridge Gorge | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 34.9 | 41.3 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8.2 | 10.1 | 10.7 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 8.0 | 14.6 | 18.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Public order | 3.8 | 5.6 | 6.6 |
| Burglary | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.7 | 2.2 | 5.3 |
| Other crime | 1.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Drugs | 0.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Ironbridge Gorge
Schools
15th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Ironbridge Gorge
Flood risk
10.5% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 8.3% of the area. That is the 69th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Ironbridge Gorge
Transport
25th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Ironbridge Gorge a good place to live?
Ironbridge Gorge has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker and school performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Ironbridge Gorge safe?
Ironbridge Gorge ranks in the 48th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Ironbridge Gorge?
The median sale price was £252,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 37th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Ironbridge Gorge?
Schools rank in the 15th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Ironbridge Gorge?
Nearby public profiles include Newport West in Telford and Wrekin and Shawbirch & Dothill in Telford and Wrekin.
