Albrighton vs Brownhills
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brownhills offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Brownhills
£253,612
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Brownhills
90.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Brownhills
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Brownhills
449.4
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Brownhills
69.4
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Brownhills
£30,251
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brownhills is £253,612, which is 31% less than Albrighton at £332,275. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Brownhills it is a flat at £114,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £114,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brownhills prices grew faster — 56% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Albrighton is the safer of the two – 88% lower than Brownhills's 90.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Brownhills 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 MidlandsAlbrighton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Brownhills. Albrighton has 2 schools in total, while Brownhills has 10.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Brownhills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brownhills offers faster average downloads at 449.4 Mbps, compared to 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 97.1% in Brownhills. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 87.8% in Brownhills.
Brownhills is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (449 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Albrighton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Brownhills. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,195 in Brownhills. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Brownhills.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,251 in Brownhills and £30,204.5 in Albrighton. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 43.7 in Brownhills. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 56.5% in Brownhills. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 66.6% in Brownhills.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Brownhills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 21,238 |
| Median Age | 48 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £30,251 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 26.7% |
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