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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 29 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
29
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
16.14(-58%)
Shoplifting
6.68(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.04(-53%)
Other theft
2.77(-51%)
Vehicle crime
2.27(-65%)
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 £318,000 in Cosford & Albrighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Detached36£447,500
Flats4£257,500
Semi-Detached24£286,250
Terraced25£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

WV73LA

High Street

WV73PD

Bushfield Road

WV73QP

Cross Road

WV73PN

Windsor Road

WV73DE

Redford Drive

WV73EB

County Lane

WV73LU

Albrighton

WV73FF

Walkers Way

WV73WF

Station Road

WV73BG

Patshull Gardens

WV81QZ

Shackerley Lane

WV73QW

Albert Road

WV73NU

Albrighton By-Pass

WV73AT

Holyhead Road

WV73PT

Botfield Close

WV81RQ

Harriotts Hayes Lane

WV73PQ

Bredon Close

TF119JB

Holyhead Road

WV73AF

Harriotts Hayes Lane

WV73EH

Newport Road

WV73NA

Boulmer Avenue

WV73JA

High Street

TF118PP

Newport Road

WV73BX

Holyhead Road

WV73EW

Newport Road

WV73DH

Weston Road

WV73DF

Cedar Drive

TF118PZ

Friar's Lane

WV73QQ

Albrighton

WV73BD

Cordy Lane

WV73PG

Bushfield Road

WV73WU

Station Road

WV73BN

Kingswood Road

WV73QY

Ash Grove

WV73NT

Newport Road

WV73NH

Coningsby Road

WV73ED

Boulmer Avenue

WV73RL

Hereford Close

WV73HH

Talbot Road

WV73YN

Station Road

WV73BE

Worthington Drive

WV73BW

Delaware Avenue

WV73EQ

High Street

TF118PU

Lizard Lane

WV73DP

Station Road

WV73PP

Brindley Close

WV73NY

Newport Road

WV73DZ

Meadow Road

TF118UR

Shifnal Rural

WV73ET

Newport Road

WV73BS

Windmill Lane

WV73EF

The Glebe

WV73LF

Charles Avenue

TF119JD

Albrighton

WV73LZ

High Street

WV73HN

Bowling Green Lane

WV73BA

Farm Drive

WV73DX

Meeson Close

WV81RU

Boscobel Road

WV73EP

Rectory Road

WV73NQ

Blenheim Crescent

WV73DA

Holyhead Road

WV73BL

County Lane

WV73HB

Bowling Green Lane

WV73QG

Station Road

WV73NJ

Circular Road

TF118PR

Hubbal Lane

WV73RD

Manor Gardens

WV73RB

Cross Road

TF118PJ

Long Lane

WV73NP

Victoria Road

WV73HL

Bowling Green Lane

WV73QD

Fair Lawn Court

WV73NS

Valiant Road

WV73JF

High Street

TF118PS

Shifnal Rural

WV73JY

Mayfield Road

WV73JG

High Street

TF118PN

Hubbal Lane

WV73BZ

Woodhouse Lane

WV73HU

Bowling Green Lane

WV81RH

Beamish Lane

WV73PS

Telford Avenue

WV73LS

Pitchford Road

WV81RL

County Lane

WV73AQ

Kingswood Road

WV73AD

Donington Lane

WV73HJ

Elm Road

WV73BQ

Kennels Lane

WV73EX

Leeming Road

WV73LB

Church Road

WV73QX

Ash Grove

WV73NZ

Newton Close

WV73PA

Acre Drive

WV73AE

Blue House Lane

WV73QA

The Courts

WV73QJ

Lyncroft

WV73HR

Loak Road

WV73DL

Station Road

WV73QF

Fair Lawn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.