Albrighton vs Rowley Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Rowley Regis is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 56% lower. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Rowley Regis
£213,435
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Rowley Regis
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Rowley Regis
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Rowley Regis
432
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Rowley Regis
68.5
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Rowley Regis
£27,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Albrighton commands an average of £332,275, compared with £213,435 in Rowley Regis – a difference of 56%. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Rowley Regis it is a flat at £106,050.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £106,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rowley Regis prices grew faster — 57% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsAlbrighton has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 97% lower than Rowley Regis at 95.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Rowley Regis 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Albrighton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85.7% in Rowley Regis. There are 2 schools in Albrighton and 11 in Rowley Regis.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rowley Regis School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.0 Mbps in Rowley Regis and 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 97.8% in Rowley Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 83.8% in Rowley Regis.
Rowley Regis is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (432 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Albrighton, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Rowley Regis. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,078 in Rowley Regis. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Rowley Regis.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £27,409 in Rowley Regis. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 39.2 in Rowley Regis. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 53% in Rowley Regis. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 53.7% in Rowley Regis. Albrighton has a population of 6,983 and Rowley Regis has 39,052.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 39,052 |
| Median Age | 48 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £27,409 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 53.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 22.7% |
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