Albrighton vs Broseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Broseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Broseley
£281,884
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Broseley
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Broseley
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Broseley
256.4
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Broseley
69.1
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Broseley
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Albrighton commands an average of £332,275, compared with £281,884 in Broseley – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Broseley it is a flat at £149,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Albrighton (£267,568 vs £187,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broseley prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBroseley has a crime rate of 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Albrighton at 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Broseley 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Albrighton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Broseley. There are 2 schools in Albrighton and 2 in Broseley.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Broseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton and 256.4 Mbps in Broseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 90.9% in Broseley. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 43.4% in Broseley.
Albrighton is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (375 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Albrighton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Broseley averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,405 in Broseley. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Broseley.
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 Broseley. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 48.1 in Broseley. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 68.6% in Broseley. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 56% in Broseley.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Broseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 5,596 |
| 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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