Area guide · South Staffordshire

Living in Essington

A snapshot of life in Essington, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Essington is a village in South Staffordshire, West Midlands with a population of 3,471. The average house price is £325,895 and the overall crime rate is 50.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Essington ranks

Population

3,471

Avg House Price

£325,895

Crime Rate

50.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

460 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,282.7

Median Age

43.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Essington's detached homes (£421,580) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£137,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Essington prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£242,377 → £325,895).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£421,580	£400,000	25
Semi-Detached	£230,588	£235,000	17
Terraced	£168,250	£181,500	10
Flat	£137,000	£137,000	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Essington is 50.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Essington: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St John's Primary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Essington averages 460 Mbps — 360% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Essington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69
% Rated C or Above	57.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,200

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,471
Median Age	43.4
Median Household Income	£29,282.7
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	62.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Essington?

The average house price in Essington is £325,895 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Essington?

The most affordable entry point in Essington is a flat, with an average price of £137,000.

Is Essington a safe place to live?

Essington has a recorded crime rate of 50.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Essington?

Essington has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Essington?

Average broadband download speeds in Essington are around 460 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.6% of premises.

How big is Essington?

Essington is a settlement in South Staffordshire with a population of approximately 3,471.

Most compared with

How does Essington stack up against its neighbours?

Albrighton

Essington

House price: £332,275 · £325,895
Crime rate: 48.3 · 50.7
Distance: 9.4 mi

Aldridge

Essington

House price: £354,442 · £325,895
Crime rate: 90.5 · 50.7
Distance: 5.9 mi

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Essington

House price: £214,068 · £325,895
Crime rate: 91.9 · 50.7
Distance: 4.5 mi

Birmingham

Essington

House price: £266,208 · £325,895
Crime rate: 114.1 · 50.7
Distance: 13.0 mi

Blackheath

Essington

House price: £894,432 · £325,895
Crime rate: 95.1 · 50.7
Distance: 10.4 mi

Bloxwich

Essington

House price: £244,941 · £325,895
Crime rate: 90.5 · 50.7
Distance: 2.6 mi

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