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Cosford & Albrighton

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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

TF119JA

Holyhead Road

ST199AP

Offoxey Road

WV73EB

County Lane

WV73RN

Shifnal Rural

WV73JD

Wolverley Court

WV73PA

Acre Drive

WV73PH

Bushfield Road

WV73RH

Abingdon Road

WV81QX

Shifnal Rural

WV73DB

Newhouse Lane

WV73FE

Warwick Park

WV73JN

Millfield Road

WV73JQ

High Street

WV73QS

Newhouse Lane

TF118QA

Offoxey Road

WV73BT

Holyhead Road

WV73EL

Whiteladies Court

WV73PS

Telford Avenue

TF118PJ

Long Lane

WV73BH

Patshull Road

WV73BQ

Kennels Lane

WV73EY

Horsa Way

WV73NJ

Circular Road

TF118UP

Anson Road

WV73BY

Church Lane

WV73DP

Station Road

WV73JT

High Street

WV73PU

Windsor Road

WV73DQ

Cotswold Drive

WV73EH

Newport Road

WV73JZ

Abney Avenue

WV73LD

Grange Road

WV73JF

High Street

WV73LN

Elm Road

WV73QA

The Courts

WV81RJ

Beamish Lane

WV73PF

Arrow Drive

WV73PY

Windsor Road

WV73QZ

Whiston Close

WV73HJ

Elm Road

WV73NB

Sydnal Lane

WV73PD

Bushfield Road

WV81QU

Renshaw Wood Lane

WV73PR

Woodland Close

WV73QU

Ash Grove

WV73RD

Manor Gardens

TF118PR

Hubbal Lane

TF118PW

Friar's Lane

WV73JG

High Street

WV73LR

Bishton Road

WV73AZ

Rushey Lane

WV73BJ

Cross Road

WV73HH

Talbot Road

WV73HL

Bowling Green Lane

WV73QN

Albert Road

WV73LG

Old Hall Close

WV73QF

Fair Lawn

WV73LL

Elm Road

WV73NR

Woodcroft Road

WV73WU

Station Road

WV73YN

Station Road

WV73DA

Holyhead Road

WV73DT

Shaw Lane

WV73HU

Bowling Green Lane

WV73LX

Cartwright Road

WV73QD

Fair Lawn Court

TF119JB

Holyhead Road

WV73FD

Station Road

WV73FR

Albrighton By-Pass

WV73PJ

Barrington Close

WV73PQ

Bredon Close

WV73QE

Station Road

TF118PQ

Neachley Lane

WV73FF

Walkers Way

WV73BF

Vicarage Fields

WV73NT

Newport Road

WV73NZ

Newton Close

WV73DE

Redford Drive

WV73DL

Station Road

WV73JA

High Street

WV73NQ

Blenheim Crescent

WV73AA

Albrighton By-Pass

WV73RF

Cross Road

TF118PT

Shifnal Rural

WV73DZ

Meadow Road

WV73JJ

Beamish Lane

WV73LP

Bishton Road

WV73NU

Albrighton By-Pass

WV73AG

Beamish Lane

WV73BA

Farm Drive

WV73HX

Austin Drive

WV73PT

Botfield Close

TF119JD

Albrighton

WV73DW

Brooklands Road

WV81RH

Beamish Lane

WV73AQ

Kingswood Road

WV73JY

Mayfield Road

WV73NY

Newport Road

WV81RL

County Lane

WV73HS

Loak Road

Data Sources

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