Brownhills vs Stafford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brownhills wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Stafford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brownhills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brownhills
£253,612
Stafford
£330,631
Crime Rate
Brownhills
90.6
Stafford
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brownhills
100.0%
Stafford
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Brownhills
449.4
Stafford
438.8
EPC Rating
Brownhills
69.4
Stafford
72.7
Median Income
Brownhills
£30,251
Stafford
£35,363
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Stafford commands an average of £330,631, compared with £253,612 in Brownhills – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Brownhills is a flat at £114,071, while in Stafford it is a flat at £131,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 19% pricier in Stafford (£240,356 vs £193,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brownhills prices grew faster — 56% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Stafford experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.8 per 1,000 versus 90.6 per 1,000 in Brownhills. The most common crime category in Brownhills is violent-crime, while in Stafford 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Brownhills, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Stafford. There are 10 schools in Brownhills and 28 in Stafford.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stafford School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brownhills | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 28 |
| Primary | 8 | 22 |
| Secondary | 2 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.4 Mbps in Brownhills and 438.8 Mbps in Stafford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Brownhills and 96% in Stafford. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Brownhills and 85.7% in Stafford.
Brownhills is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (449 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stafford, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Brownhills. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,195 in Brownhills and £1,178 in Stafford. 58.2% of homes in Brownhills have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Stafford.
Stafford has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,363 in Stafford and £30,251 in Brownhills. The median age is 43.7 in Brownhills and 46.3 in Stafford. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Brownhills and 57.9% in Stafford. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brownhills versus 70% in Stafford. Brownhills has a population of 21,238 and Stafford has 71,695.
| Indicator | Brownhills | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,238 | 71,695 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,251 | £35,363 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 35.1% |
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