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Cosford & Albrighton

About

Cosford & Albrighton is a rural area in Shropshire, located near the border with Staffordshire. The area is known for its proximity to RAF Cosford, which houses the Royal Air Force Museum, a key attraction for aviation enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape features farmland and woodland, with the River Worf flowing nearby. Albrighton village serves as the main settlement, offering local amenities such as shops, pubs, and schools.

The area has good transport links, with the M54 motorway providing easy access to Telford and Wolverhampton. Albrighton also has a railway station on the Shrewsbury-Wolverhampton line. The nearby Cosford airfield hosts occasional air shows, drawing visitors from across the region. The mix of countryside and connectivity makes it a practical location for commuters while retaining a quiet, rural character.

Area overview

On average Cosford & Albrighton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 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 of residents in Cosford & Albrighton is £48,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Cosford & Albrighton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cosford & Albrighton Population

7,933

Population density

172.4 per km²

Demographics

British

7,178

90.47%

Arab

174

2.19%

Other

139

1.75%

Other White

1.24%

Indian

0.64%

Total population: 7,934

Housing

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Cosford & Albrighton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£432,500	£275,000	£357,500	£483,750	£884,000
Flats	3	£290,000	£96,500	£182,500	£302,500	£312,500
Semi-Detached	30	£303,975	£195,240	£258,250	£321,500	£403,250
Terraced	20	£270,000	£153,200	£228,750	£289,375	£392,825

10 years median price trend in Cosford & Albrighton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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