Barton-under-Needwood vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barton Under Needwood offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barton-under-Needwood
£190,899
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£255,908
Crime Rate
Barton-under-Needwood
63.9
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-under-Needwood
100.0%
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barton-under-Needwood
228.9
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
469.2
EPC Rating
Barton-under-Needwood
71.5
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
70.8
Median Income
Barton-under-Needwood
£33,210
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£31,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Barton Under Needwood is £190,899, which is 25% less than Huntington (south Staffordshire) at £255,908. The most affordable entry point in Barton Under Needwood is a flat at £108,707, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Huntington (south Staffordshire) (£181,152 vs £134,825).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huntington (south Staffordshire) prices grew faster — 52% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Huntington (south Staffordshire) (50.5 per 1,000) compared to Barton Under Needwood (63.9 per 1,000), a 27% difference. The most common crime category in Barton Under Needwood is violent-crime, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Barton Under Needwood and Huntington (south Staffordshire). Barton Under Needwood has 3 schools and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools.
Barton-under-Needwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barton-under-Needwood | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Huntington (south Staffordshire) offers faster average downloads at 469.2 Mbps, compared to 228.9 Mbps in Barton Under Needwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.7% of premises in Barton Under Needwood and 98.3% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 36% in Barton Under Needwood and 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 105% on average download speed (469 vs 229 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barton Under Needwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Barton Under Needwood and £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). 66.5% of homes in Barton Under Needwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Barton Under Needwood has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,210.3 in Barton Under Needwood and £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). The median age is 44.1 in Barton Under Needwood and 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 59.3% in Barton Under Needwood and 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 71.5% in Barton Under Needwood versus 70.5% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
| Indicator | Barton-under-Needwood | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,713 | 4,715 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,210.3 | £31,458.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 29.1% |
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