Burntwood vs Darlaston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Darlaston offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Darlaston
£206,435
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Darlaston
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Darlaston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Darlaston
443.6
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Darlaston
68.2
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Darlaston
£27,733
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Darlaston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £206,435 versus £278,343 in Burntwood. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Darlaston it is a flat at £97,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Burntwood (£131,035 vs £97,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burntwood prices grew faster — 46% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.2 offences per 1,000 people, Burntwood is the safer of the two – 64% lower than Darlaston's 90.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burntwood is violent-crime, while in Darlaston 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 favours Burntwood: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Darlaston.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Darlaston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burntwood | Darlaston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 7 |
| Primary | 8 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burntwood enjoy 464.1 Mbps on average, while Darlaston lags behind at 443.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 98.1% in Darlaston. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 86.7% in Darlaston.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (464 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burntwood is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Darlaston's band C (score 68.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,122 in Darlaston. 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.4% in Darlaston.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 53.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burntwood has a population of 28,172 while Darlaston has 21,177. Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £27,732.5 in Darlaston. The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 40.2 in Darlaston. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 53% in Darlaston.
| Indicator | Burntwood | Darlaston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 21,177 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 40.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £27,732.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 23.2% |
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