Albrighton vs Essington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Essington offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Essington
£325,895
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Essington
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Essington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Essington
459.5
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Essington
69
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Essington
£29,283
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Essington is £325,895, which is 2% less than Albrighton at £332,275. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Essington it is a flat at £137,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 59% pricier in Albrighton (£267,568 vs £168,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Essington prices grew faster — 34% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Albrighton is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Essington's 50.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Essington 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 Essington. Albrighton has 2 schools in total, while Essington has 1.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Essington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Essington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Essington offers faster average downloads at 459.5 Mbps, compared to 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 97.6% in Essington. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 90.6% in Essington.
Essington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (460 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 (band C) in Essington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,200 in Essington. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Essington.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £29,282.7 in Essington. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 43.4 in Essington. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 53.6% in Essington. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 62.9% in Essington.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Essington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 3,471 |
| Median Age | 48 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,282.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 26.4% |
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