Albrighton vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Dudley (dudley) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £214,068, Dudley (dudley) undercuts Albrighton (£332,275) by around 55% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Dudley (dudley) 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, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsAlbrighton has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55% lower than Dudley (dudley) at 74.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Dudley (dudley) 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 MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Albrighton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dudley (dudley), which has 19 schools, the figure is 80%.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 15 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dudley (dudley) averages 425.2 Mbps – ahead of Albrighton's 375.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Dudley (dudley) is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (425 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Albrighton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Dudley (dudley) averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £30,191 in Dudley (dudley). The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 66.4% in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley).
| Indicator | Albrighton | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 64,288 |
| Median Age | 48 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 25% |
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