Albrighton vs Wolverhampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wolverhampton offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Wolverhampton
£260,055
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Wolverhampton
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Wolverhampton
95.1%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Wolverhampton
411.9
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Wolverhampton
68.5
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Wolverhampton
£28,959
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Wolverhampton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,055 versus £332,275 in Albrighton. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Wolverhampton it is a flat at £112,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £112,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wolverhampton prices grew faster — 41% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Albrighton is the safer of the two – 90% lower than Wolverhampton's 91.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Wolverhampton 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Albrighton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 95.1% in Wolverhampton.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wolverhampton School Inspection Breakdown
95.1% of 83 schools (65 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 83 |
| Primary | 2 | 65 |
| Secondary | 0 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Wolverhampton enjoy 411.9 Mbps on average, while Albrighton lags behind at 375.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 84.4% in Wolverhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 79.9% in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (412 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Albrighton is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Wolverhampton's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,177 in Wolverhampton. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wolverhampton.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Albrighton has a population of 6,983 while Wolverhampton has 233,643. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £28,959 in Wolverhampton. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 41 in Wolverhampton. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 53.4% in Wolverhampton.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 233,643 |
| Median Age | 48 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £28,959 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 26.2% |
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