Albrighton vs Bridgnorth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Albrighton wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Bridgnorth
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Bridgnorth
317.4
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Bridgnorth
69.1
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Bridgnorth
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £332,275, Albrighton undercuts Bridgnorth (£334,650) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Bridgnorth it is a flat at £173,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Albrighton (£453,834 vs £424,114).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgnorth prices grew faster — 37% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Albrighton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 48.3 per 1,000 in Bridgnorth. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Bridgnorth 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 MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Albrighton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bridgnorth, which has 6 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Bridgnorth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Albrighton averages 375.0 Mbps – ahead of Bridgnorth's 317.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 82.4% in Bridgnorth. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 59% in Bridgnorth.
Albrighton is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (375 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Albrighton, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Bridgnorth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,405 in Bridgnorth. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Bridgnorth.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £29,576 in Bridgnorth. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 48.1 in Bridgnorth. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 56% in Bridgnorth. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 68.6% in Bridgnorth. Albrighton has a population of 6,983 and Bridgnorth has 12,172.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Bridgnorth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 12,172 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 32.5% |
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