Town Pop. 5,758

Living in Albrighton: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Albrighton is 49/100, built from 9 categories. No other settlement in the TF11 postcode district scores higher. Albrighton leads all 3. The TF11 district averages 38/100, putting Albrighton 11 points above its own postcode area.

On healthcare specifically, Albrighton sits 19 points above the TF11 district figure of 9/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: schools (23), healthcare (28), transport (29) and lifestyle (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TF11 postcode district.

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Albrighton scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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TF11 8AA TF11 9AA TF11 WV7

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 119 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Shoplifting 50 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 48 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  3. 3 Abney Avenue 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Albrighton Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital7.2 mi
Princess Royal Hospital9.3 mi
Russells Hall Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,032 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
64
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.9%Student5.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)23.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership66.3%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax Shropshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,966
C £2,247
D £2,528
E £3,090
F £3,652
G £4,213
H £5,056
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Cosford 0.5 mi
Albrighton 0.9 mi
Shifnal 3.8 mi
J3 M54 1.1 mi
J3 M54 1.4 mi
J4 M54 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £312,000 47
Detached £455,000 17
Semi-detached £310,500 16
Terraced £232,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£184k £276k £371k £464k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bishops Wood 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shifnal 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pattingham 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ackleton 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Old Perton 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Perton 65 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sheriffhales 25 5.3 mi away ⇄
Brewood 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Wheaton Aston 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Shropshire) 36 6.1 mi away ⇄
Worfield 34 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Albrighton a nice place to live?

Albrighton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Albrighton is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Albrighton?

Albrighton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 323 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Albrighton?

Among the top-rated schools in Albrighton are Albrighton Primary School & Nursery and St Mary's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Albrighton in total.

What are house prices like in Albrighton?

The current median house price in Albrighton is £312,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £455,000, semi-detached £310,500, terraced £232,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 47 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Albrighton in context

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Postcode districts in Albrighton

TF11 38 ⇄
WV7 44 ⇄

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