Brownhills vs Cannock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Brownhills is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Cannock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brownhills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brownhills
£253,612
Cannock
£255,908
Crime Rate
Brownhills
90.6
Cannock
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brownhills
100.0%
Cannock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brownhills
449.4
Cannock
465.9
EPC Rating
Brownhills
69.4
Cannock
69.8
Median Income
Brownhills
£30,251
Cannock
£29,507
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £253,612, Brownhills undercuts Cannock (£255,908) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brownhills is a flat at £114,071, while in Cannock it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Brownhills (£221,321 vs £181,152).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brownhills prices grew faster — 56% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCannock has a crime rate of 72 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Brownhills at 90.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brownhills 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 MidlandsOf the 10 schools in Brownhills, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cannock, which has 20 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 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 | Brownhills | Cannock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 20 |
| Primary | 8 | 16 |
| Secondary | 2 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cannock averages 465.9 Mbps – ahead of Brownhills's 449.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Brownhills and 98.2% in Cannock. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Brownhills and 91.9% in Cannock.
Cannock is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (466 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cannock leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Brownhills averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,195 in Brownhills and £1,193 in Cannock. 58.2% of homes in Brownhills 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 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,251 in Brownhills and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 43.7 in Brownhills and 45.8 in Cannock. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brownhills versus 70.8% in Cannock. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Brownhills and 56.8% in Cannock.
| Indicator | Brownhills | Cannock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,238 | 63,057 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,251 | £29,506.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26% |
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