Albrighton vs Church Stretton

At £332,275, Albrighton undercuts Church Stretton (£399,111) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Church Stretton it is a flat at £138,019.

Church Stretton has a crime rate of 48.1 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 Church Stretton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Albrighton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Church Stretton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Albrighton averages 375.0 Mbps – ahead of Church Stretton's 190.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 72.9% in Church Stretton. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 30.6% in Church Stretton.

→Albrighton is the faster of the two by 97% on average download speed (375 vs 190 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Albrighton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Church Stretton averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,405 in Church Stretton. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Church Stretton.

→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 Church Stretton. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 48.1 in Church Stretton. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 68.6% in Church Stretton. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 56% in Church Stretton.

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