Brownhills vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brownhills wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brownhills
£253,612
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£255,908
Crime Rate
Brownhills
90.6
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brownhills
100.0%
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brownhills
449.4
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
469.2
EPC Rating
Brownhills
69.4
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
70.8
Median Income
Brownhills
£30,251
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£31,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £253,612, Brownhills undercuts Huntington (south Staffordshire) (£255,908) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brownhills is a flat at £114,071, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) 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 MidlandsResidents of Huntington (south Staffordshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.5 per 1,000 versus 90.6 per 1,000 in Brownhills. The most common crime category in Brownhills 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 Brownhills and Huntington (south Staffordshire). Brownhills has 10 schools and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brownhills | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Huntington (south Staffordshire) averages 469.2 Mbps – ahead of Brownhills's 449.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Brownhills and 98.3% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Brownhills and 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (469 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Huntington (south Staffordshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Brownhills averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,195 in Brownhills and £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). 58.2% of homes in Brownhills 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 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and £30,251 in Brownhills. The median age is 43.7 in Brownhills and 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brownhills versus 70.5% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Brownhills and 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
| Indicator | Brownhills | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,238 | 4,715 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,251 | £31,458.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 29.1% |
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