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Albrighton vs Cannock

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Albrighton 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.

Families 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.

MetricAlbrightonCannock
Total Schools220
Primary216
Secondary04
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAlbrightonCannock
Population6,98363,057
Median Age4845.8
Median Household Income£30,204.5£29,506.5
Employment Rate55.1%56.8%
Owner Occupied71.5%70.8%
Degree-Level Qualified30.9%26%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Albrighton and Cannock?
Albrighton and Cannock are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Albrighton or Cannock?
Cannock is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,908.
Is Albrighton or Cannock safer?
Albrighton has the lower crime rate at 48.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Albrighton or Cannock?
Albrighton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Albrighton or Cannock?
Cannock has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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