Albrighton vs Cannock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Cannock is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Cannock
£255,908
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Cannock
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Cannock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Cannock
465.9
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Cannock
69.8
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Cannock
£29,507
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Albrighton commands an average of £332,275, compared with £255,908 in Cannock – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Cannock it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 58% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £110,175).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cannock prices grew faster — 52% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsAlbrighton has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49% lower than Cannock at 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Cannock 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 100% in Cannock. There are 2 schools in Albrighton and 20 in Cannock.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cannock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Cannock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 20 |
| Primary | 2 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Cannock and 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 98.2% in Cannock. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 91.9% in Cannock.
Cannock is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (466 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Albrighton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Cannock averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,193 in Cannock. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Cannock.
Cannock has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 45.8 in Cannock. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 70.8% in Cannock. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 56.8% in Cannock.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Cannock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 63,057 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,506.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 26% |
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