Burntwood vs Cannock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cannock wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Cannock
£255,908
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Cannock
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Cannock
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Cannock
465.9
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Cannock
69.8
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Cannock
£29,507
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £255,908, Cannock undercuts Burntwood (£278,343) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Cannock it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Burntwood (£224,003 vs £181,152).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cannock prices grew faster — 52% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Burntwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.2 per 1,000 versus 72 per 1,000 in Cannock. The most common crime category in Burntwood 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 Burntwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cannock, which has 20 schools, the figure is 100%.
Burntwood 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 | Burntwood | 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 Burntwood's 464.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 98.2% in Cannock. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 91.9% in Cannock.
Cannock is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (466 vs 464 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burntwood, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Cannock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,193 in Cannock. 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Cannock.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 45.8 in Cannock. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 56.8% in Cannock. Owner-occupancy is 73.3% in Burntwood versus 70.8% in Cannock. Burntwood has a population of 28,172 and Cannock has 63,057.
| Indicator | Burntwood | Cannock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 63,057 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £29,506.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 26% |
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