Albrighton vs Stafford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stafford wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Stafford
£330,631
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Stafford
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Stafford
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Stafford
438.8
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Stafford
72.7
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Stafford
£35,363
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Albrighton commands an average of £332,275, compared with £330,631 in Stafford – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Stafford it is a flat at £131,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Albrighton (£267,568 vs £193,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stafford prices grew faster — 41% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Albrighton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 61.8 per 1,000 in Stafford. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Stafford 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 83.3% in Stafford. There are 2 schools in Albrighton and 28 in Stafford.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stafford School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 28 |
| Primary | 2 | 22 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.8 Mbps in Stafford and 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 96% in Stafford. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 85.7% in Stafford.
Stafford is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (439 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stafford, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Albrighton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,178 in Stafford. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Stafford.
Stafford has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,363 in Stafford and £30,204.5 in Albrighton. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 46.3 in Stafford. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 57.9% in Stafford. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 70% in Stafford. Albrighton has a population of 6,983 and Stafford has 71,695.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 71,695 |
| Median Age | 48 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £35,363 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 35.1% |
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