Albrighton vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coseley offers lower property prices by roughly 55%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Coseley is £214,068, which is 55% less than Albrighton at £332,275. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Albrighton is the safer of the two – 55% lower than Coseley's 74.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Coseley 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 Coseley. Albrighton has 2 schools in total, while Coseley has 6.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coseley offers faster average downloads at 456.8 Mbps, compared to 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 89.7% in Coseley.
Coseley is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (457 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 68.5 (band C) in Coseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,144 in Coseley. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 53.6% in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 58.6% in Coseley.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 48 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 24.4% |
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