Albrighton vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Huntington (south Staffordshire) wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£255,908
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
469.2
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
70.8
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£31,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Albrighton commands an average of £332,275, compared with £255,908 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 58% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £110,175).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huntington (south Staffordshire) prices grew faster — 52% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Albrighton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 50.5 per 1,000 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Albrighton and Huntington (south Staffordshire). Albrighton has 2 schools and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Albrighton | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 469.2 Mbps in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 98.3% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (469 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Huntington (south Staffordshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Albrighton averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and £30,204.5 in Albrighton. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 70.5% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
| Indicator | Albrighton | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 4,715 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £31,458.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 29.1% |
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