Albrighton vs Penkridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Penkridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Penkridge
£309,211
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Penkridge
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Penkridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Penkridge
374.7
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Penkridge
69.8
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Penkridge
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £309,211, Penkridge undercuts Albrighton (£332,275) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Penkridge it is a flat at £129,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Albrighton (£267,568 vs £196,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Albrighton prices grew faster — 26% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsAlbrighton has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Penkridge at 50.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Penkridge 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 Penkridge, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penkridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Penkridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Albrighton averages 375.0 Mbps – ahead of Penkridge's 374.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 87.7% in Penkridge. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 72% in Penkridge.
Albrighton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (375 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Albrighton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Penkridge averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,330 in Penkridge. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Penkridge.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £30,204.5 in Penkridge. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 48 in Penkridge. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 71.5% in Penkridge. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 55.1% in Penkridge.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Penkridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 8,364 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 30.9% |
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