Albrighton vs Highley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highley offers lower property prices by roughly 63%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Highley
£203,980
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Highley
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Highley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Highley
317.4
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Highley
69.1
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Highley
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Highley is £203,980, which is 63% less than Albrighton at £332,275. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Highley it is a flat at £81,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 115% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £81,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highley prices grew faster — 30% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Albrighton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Highley's 48.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Highley 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 Highley. Albrighton has 2 schools in total, while Highley has 1.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Albrighton offers faster average downloads at 375.0 Mbps, compared to 317.4 Mbps in Highley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 82.4% in Highley. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 59% in Highley.
Albrighton is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (375 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Albrighton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Highley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,405 in Highley. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Highley.
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 Highley. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 48.1 in Highley. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 56% in Highley. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 68.6% in Highley.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 3,305 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 32.5% |
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