Albrighton vs Codsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Albrighton offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Codsall
£346,105
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Codsall
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Codsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Codsall
398.2
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Codsall
69.3
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Codsall
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Albrighton is £332,275, which is 4% less than Codsall at £346,105. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Codsall it is a flat at £175,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Albrighton (£267,568 vs £229,498).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Albrighton prices grew faster — 26% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Albrighton is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Codsall's 50.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Codsall 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 Codsall. Albrighton has 2 schools in total, while Codsall has 7.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Codsall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Codsall offers faster average downloads at 398.2 Mbps, compared to 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 91.8% in Codsall. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 75.6% in Codsall.
Codsall is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (398 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 69.3 (band C) in Codsall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,279 in Codsall. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Codsall.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £29,789.3 in Codsall. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 45.7 in Codsall. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 54.6% in Codsall. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 66% in Codsall.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 11,867 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 29.4% |
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