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Bloxwich vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bloxwich is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Bloxwich

£244,941

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

£255,908

Crime Rate

Bloxwich

90.5

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

50.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bloxwich

88.2%

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Bloxwich

450.9

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

469.2

EPC Rating

Bloxwich

69.2

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

70.8

Median Income

Bloxwich

£29,023

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

£31,459

Property in Huntington (south Staffordshire) commands an average of £255,908, compared with £244,941 in Bloxwich – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) it is a flat at £110,175.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Bloxwich (£212,345 vs £181,152).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Huntington (south Staffordshire) prices grew faster — 52% vs 14%.

Huntington (south Staffordshire) has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79% lower than Bloxwich at 90.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bloxwich 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Bloxwich and Huntington (south Staffordshire). Bloxwich has 19 schools and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools.

Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown

88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBloxwichHuntington (South Staffordshire)
Total Schools191
Primary171
Secondary20
% Top two bands88.2%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 469.2 Mbps in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and 450.9 Mbps in Bloxwich. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 98.3% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).

Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (469 vs 451 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Huntington (south Staffordshire), scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bloxwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).

Huntington (south Staffordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Bloxwich versus 70.5% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Bloxwich has a population of 51,891 and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 4,715.

IndicatorBloxwichHuntington (South Staffordshire)
Population51,8914,715
Median Age44.245.9
Median Household Income£29,023£31,458.7
Employment Rate55.6%57.2%
Owner Occupied67%70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified25.3%29.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bloxwich and Huntington (south Staffordshire)?
Bloxwich and Huntington (south Staffordshire) are approximately 7.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bloxwich or Huntington (south Staffordshire)?
Bloxwich is cheaper, with an average house price of £244,941.
Is Bloxwich or Huntington (south Staffordshire) safer?
Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate at 50.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bloxwich or Huntington (south Staffordshire)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Bloxwich or Huntington (south Staffordshire)?
Huntington (south Staffordshire) has faster average broadband at 469.2 Mbps.

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