Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Cannock

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Cannock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilston (wolverhampton) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£214,068

Cannock

£255,908

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Cannock

72.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Cannock

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

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Cannock

465.9

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Cannock

69.8

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Cannock

£29,507

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

Property in Cannock commands an average of £255,908, compared with £214,068 in Bilston (wolverhampton) – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Cannock it is a flat at £110,175.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Cannock (£349,096 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 52%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Cannock has a crime rate of 72 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Bilston (wolverhampton) at 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) 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 Midlands

Families may prefer Bilston (wolverhampton), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cannock. There are 11 schools in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 20 in Cannock.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (9 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	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Cannock
Total Schools	11	20
Primary	9	16
Secondary	2	4
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Cannock and 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 98.2% in Cannock. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 91.9% in Cannock.

Cannock is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (466 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cannock, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,193 in Cannock. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) 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 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,506.5 in Cannock and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 45.8 in Cannock. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 56.8% in Cannock. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 70.8% in Cannock. Bilston (wolverhampton) has a population of 34,631 and Cannock has 63,057.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Cannock
Population	34,631	63,057
Median Age	41.3	45.8
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£29,506.5
Employment Rate	53.6%	56.8%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	70.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	26%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Cannock?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Cannock are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Cannock?

Bilston (wolverhampton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,068.

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Cannock safer?

Cannock has the lower crime rate at 72 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Cannock?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Cannock?

Cannock has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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