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Albrighton vs Rushall and Shelfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Rushall And Shelfield offers lower property prices by roughly 42%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Albrighton

£332,275

Rushall and Shelfield

£234,626

Crime Rate

Albrighton

48.3

Rushall and Shelfield

90.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Albrighton

100.0%

Rushall and Shelfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Albrighton

375

Rushall and Shelfield

460.9

EPC Rating

Albrighton

69.8

Rushall and Shelfield

68

Median Income

Albrighton

£30,205

Rushall and Shelfield

£28,056

Buyers will find Rushall And Shelfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £234,626 versus £332,275 in Albrighton. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Rushall And Shelfield it is a flat at £127,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Albrighton (£267,568 vs £195,112).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Rushall And Shelfield prices grew faster — 27% vs 26%.

Crime is lower in Albrighton (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Rushall And Shelfield (90.5 per 1,000), a 87% difference. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Rushall And Shelfield it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Albrighton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Rushall And Shelfield.

Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Rushall and Shelfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlbrightonRushall and Shelfield
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Rushall And Shelfield enjoy 460.9 Mbps on average, while Albrighton lags behind at 375.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 99.2% in Rushall And Shelfield. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 90.3% in Rushall And Shelfield.

Rushall And Shelfield is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (461 vs 375 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Albrighton is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Rushall And Shelfield's band C (score 68). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,167 in Rushall And Shelfield. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Rushall And Shelfield.

Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 52.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Albrighton has a population of 6,983 while Rushall And Shelfield has 12,844. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £28,056 in Rushall And Shelfield. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 41.2 in Rushall And Shelfield. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 53.1% in Rushall And Shelfield.

IndicatorAlbrightonRushall and Shelfield
Population6,98312,844
Median Age4841.2
Median Household Income£30,204.5£28,056
Employment Rate55.1%53.1%
Owner Occupied71.5%59.3%
Degree-Level Qualified30.9%23.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Albrighton and Rushall And Shelfield?
Albrighton and Rushall And Shelfield are approximately 13.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Albrighton or Rushall And Shelfield?
Rushall And Shelfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £234,626.
Is Albrighton or Rushall And Shelfield safer?
Albrighton has the lower crime rate at 48.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Albrighton or Rushall And Shelfield?
Albrighton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Albrighton or Rushall And Shelfield?
Rushall And Shelfield has faster average broadband at 460.9 Mbps.

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