Albrighton vs Telford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Telford is about 35% cheaper on average. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Telford
£246,018
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Telford
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Telford
77.5%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Telford
416.9
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Telford
75.1
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Telford
£29,745
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Telford is £246,018, which is 35% less than Albrighton at £332,275. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Telford it is a flat at £107,403.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 64% pricier in Albrighton (£267,568 vs £163,475).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Telford prices grew faster — 48% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Albrighton is the safer of the two – 55% lower than Telford's 74.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Telford 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 MidlandsAlbrighton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 77.5% in Telford. Albrighton has 2 schools in total, while Telford has 53.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Telford School Inspection Breakdown
77.5% of 53 schools (43 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 53 |
| Primary | 2 | 43 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Telford offers faster average downloads at 416.9 Mbps, compared to 375.0 Mbps in Albrighton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 98% in Telford. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 76% in Telford.
Telford is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (417 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Telford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 75.1 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Albrighton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,005 in Telford. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 78.1% in Telford.
Telford has more energy-efficient housing — 78.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £29,745 in Telford. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 41.5 in Telford. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 57.5% in Telford. Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Albrighton versus 59.9% in Telford.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 156,326 |
| Median Age | 48 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,745 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 59.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 26.1% |
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