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About

Cosford and Albrighton occupy adjoining settlements in eastern Shropshire, linked by the A41 and the Shrewsbury–Wolverhampton railway. Albrighton has a station on that line and a compact high street of shops, pubs and services. RAF Cosford sits immediately to the north of the village; the station combines technical training units with a public museum. The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford includes the National Cold War Exhibition and a large collection of military aircraft on display, attracting specialist visitors as well as local families.

The surrounding landscape is a patchwork of farmland, hedgerows and small woodlands, with footpaths that radiate from the village into the countryside. Local life revolves around the school, community facilities and transport links that provide commuter access while keeping a village scale. Market traders, amateur flying interest and museum volunteers contribute to a calendar of local activity. For someone passing along the A41 or stepping off the train, the area offers straightforward access to technical and aviation heritage alongside everyday village facilities.

Area overview

On average Cosford & Albrighton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cosford & Albrighton is £56,161 per year. There are 4 schools in Cosford & Albrighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cosford & Albrighton is home to around 7,933 people, with a population density of about 172.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cosford & Albrighton Population
7,933
Population density
172.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.5(-62%)
Shoplifting
4.54(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.91(-66%)
Other theft
3.4(-41%)
Vehicle crime
1.89(-71%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,178
90.47%
Arab
174
2.19%
Other
139
1.75%
Other White
98
1.24%
Indian
51
0.64%
Total population: 7,934

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,167
31.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,635
23.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,130
16.23%
No qualifications
1,014
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
515
7.4%
Total 16+ residents: 6,961

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,226
44.84%
Owns with a mortgage
587
21.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
12.58%
Other forms of private rent
248
9.07%
Social rents from council
193
7.06%
Total households: 2,734

Property prices in Cosford & Albrighton

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £319,950 in Cosford & Albrighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cosford & Albrighton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cosford & Albrighton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£432,500
Flats5£225,000
Semi-Detached27£299,950
Terraced23£270,000

10 years median price trend in Cosford & Albrighton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cosford & Albrighton.

All postcodes in Cosford & Albrighton

TF118UR

Shifnal Rural

TF118PH

Neachley Lane

WV73BD

Cordy Lane

WV73BW

Delaware Avenue

WV73EW

Newport Road

WV73PB

Bush Close

WV73QT

Cross Road

WV73QX

Ash Grove

WV73AD

Donington Lane

WV73BG

Patshull Gardens

WV73NA

Boulmer Avenue

TF118PU

Lizard Lane

TF119HZ

Leeming Road

WV73NW

Victoria Road

WV73EF

The Glebe

TF118PN

Hubbal Lane

TF118QB

Offoxey Road

WV73EZ

Old Worcester Road

WV73JW

Woodhouse Lane

WV73NL

Swinderby Close

WV73NX

Crossfield Crescent

WV73HW

St Cuthberts Crescent

WV73EE

Newport Road

WV73HP

St Cuthberts Crescent

WV73PE

Bushfield Road

WV73AY

Patshull Lane

WV73JL

High House Lane

WV81RU

Boscobel Road

TF118PL

Long Lane

WV73JH

Kingswood Road

WV73NE

Circular Road

WV73RL

Hereford Close

WV73SL

Old Shackerley Lane

WV73AB

Shackerley Lane

WV73BS

Windmill Lane

WV73DD

Lea Manor Gardens

WV73DJ

Weston Road

WV73QW

Albert Road

WV81QZ

Shackerley Lane

WV73DY

Shaw Lane

WV73HR

Loak Road

WV73LA

High Street

WV73LQ

Charles Avenue

WV73LY

The Smithy

WV73NH

Coningsby Road

WV73RG

The Limes

WV73BU

Holyhead Road

WV73EQ

High Street

WV73PP

Brindley Close

WV73PW

Mayfair Close

WV73BZ

Woodhouse Lane

WV73EG

St Marys Close

WV73EX

Leeming Road

WV73FL

Blue House Lane

WV73LT

Beechurst Gardens

WV73BP

Green Lane

WV73WF

Station Road

WV73AT

Holyhead Road

WV73EN

Grange Park

WV73JP

Anvil Close

WV73JX

High Street

WV73QG

Station Road

WV73QY

Ash Grove

WV73FB

Patshull Road

WV73LU

Albrighton

WV73AE

Blue House Lane

WV73BX

Holyhead Road

WV73DU

Shaw Lane

WV73EP

Rectory Road

WV73PN

Windsor Road

WV81QY

Shifnal Rural

WV73JS

Millars Green

WV73JU

Ashfields

WV73NS

Valiant Road

WV73PL

Bushfield Road

TF118PZ

Friar's Lane

WV73DH

Weston Road

TF118PY

Offoxey Road

WV73LW

Bishton Road

WV73HB

Bowling Green Lane

WV73RB

Cross Road

WV73ET

Newport Road

WV73LH

Church Road

WV73LJ

Church Road

WV73NN

Valiant Road

WV81RG

County Lane

WV81RQ

Harriotts Hayes Lane

WV73BN

Kingswood Road

WV73PG

Bushfield Road

WV73QH

Station Road

WV73BL

County Lane

WV73AX

Holyhead Road

WV73DS

Shaw Lane

WV73PX

Barclay Close

WV73RA

Cross Road

WV73JB

High Street

WV73BE

Worthington Drive

WV73ED

Boulmer Avenue

WV73LB

Church Road

WV73QJ

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.