Albrighton vs Bloxwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bloxwich offers lower property prices by roughly 36%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Bloxwich
£244,941
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Bloxwich
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Bloxwich
88.2%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Bloxwich
450.9
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Bloxwich
69.2
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Bloxwich
£29,023
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bloxwich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £244,941 versus £332,275 in Albrighton. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Bloxwich it is a flat at £113,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £113,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Albrighton prices grew faster — 26% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Albrighton (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Bloxwich (90.5 per 1,000), a 87% difference. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Bloxwich it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Albrighton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.2% in Bloxwich.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bloxwich enjoy 450.9 Mbps on average, while Albrighton lags behind at 375.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 98.1% in Bloxwich. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 86.9% in Bloxwich.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (451 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Albrighton is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Bloxwich's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,184 in Bloxwich. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Bloxwich.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Albrighton has a population of 6,983 while Bloxwich has 51,891. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 44.2 in Bloxwich. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 55.6% in Bloxwich.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 51,891 |
| Median Age | 48 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,023 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 25.3% |
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