Albrighton vs Shifnal
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Shifnal wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Shifnal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Shifnal
£327,209
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Shifnal
48.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Shifnal
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Shifnal
279.7
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Shifnal
71.5
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Shifnal
£30,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Albrighton commands an average of £332,275, compared with £327,209 in Shifnal – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Shifnal it is a flat at £108,883.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £108,883).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Albrighton prices grew faster — 26% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Shifnal experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.1 per 1,000 versus 48.3 per 1,000 in Albrighton. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Shifnal 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 100% in Shifnal. There are 2 schools in Albrighton and 3 in Shifnal.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shifnal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Shifnal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton and 279.7 Mbps in Shifnal. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 74.9% in Shifnal. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 50.2% in Shifnal.
Albrighton is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (375 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Shifnal leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Albrighton averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,222 in Shifnal. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Shifnal.
Shifnal has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £30,051.3 in Shifnal. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 45.9 in Shifnal. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 67.7% in Shifnal. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 55.9% in Shifnal.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Shifnal |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 8,973 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £30,051.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 29.3% |
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