Aldridge vs Cannock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cannock wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Cannock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Cannock
£255,908
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Cannock
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Cannock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Cannock
465.9
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Cannock
69.8
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Cannock
£29,507
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Aldridge commands an average of £354,442, compared with £255,908 in Cannock – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Cannock it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 56% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £214,151).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cannock prices grew faster — 52% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Cannock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72 per 1,000 versus 90.5 per 1,000 in Aldridge. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Cannock it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Aldridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cannock. There are 6 schools in Aldridge and 20 in Cannock.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cannock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Cannock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 20 |
| Primary | 4 | 16 |
| Secondary | 2 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Cannock and 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 98.2% in Cannock. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 91.9% in Cannock.
Cannock is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (466 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cannock leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Aldridge averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,193 in Cannock. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Cannock.
Cannock has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 45.8 in Cannock. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 70.8% in Cannock. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 56.8% in Cannock.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Cannock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 63,057 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £29,506.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 26% |
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