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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.

Data Sources

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