Bloxwich vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsHuntington (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool 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
| Metric | Bloxwich | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 1 |
| Primary | 17 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 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.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 4,715 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £31,458.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 29.1% |
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