Albrighton vs Leominster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 34.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Leominster is about 4% cheaper on average. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Leominster
£318,273
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Leominster
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Leominster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Leominster
376.5
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Leominster
67.8
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Leominster
£28,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Leominster more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £318,273 versus £332,275 in Albrighton. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Leominster it is a flat at £106,361.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £106,361).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leominster prices grew faster — 40% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Albrighton (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Leominster (89.4 per 1,000), a 85% difference. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Leominster 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 favours Albrighton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Leominster.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leominster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Leominster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Leominster enjoy 376.5 Mbps on average, while Albrighton lags behind at 375.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 89.5% in Leominster. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 72.1% in Leominster.
Leominster is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (377 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Albrighton is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Leominster's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,427 in Leominster. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Leominster.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Albrighton has a population of 6,983 while Leominster has 11,206. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £28,553 in Leominster. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 48.5 in Leominster. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 56.3% in Leominster.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Leominster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 11,206 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £28,553 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 32.7% |
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