Burntwood vs Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Featherstone (south Staffordshire) wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Featherstone (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
£260,055
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
50.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
444.4
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
69.4
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Featherstone (South Staffordshire)
£29,896
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Burntwood commands an average of £278,343, compared with £260,055 in Featherstone (south Staffordshire) – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Featherstone (south Staffordshire) it is a flat at £112,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Burntwood (£224,003 vs £188,858).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burntwood prices grew faster — 46% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Featherstone (south Staffordshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.3 per 1,000 versus 55.2 per 1,000 in Burntwood. The most common crime category in Burntwood is violent-crime, while in Featherstone (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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Burntwood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Featherstone (south Staffordshire). There are 10 schools in Burntwood and 1 in Featherstone (south Staffordshire).
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burntwood | Featherstone (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 464.1 Mbps in Burntwood and 444.4 Mbps in Featherstone (south Staffordshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 96.5% in Featherstone (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 87.2% in Featherstone (south Staffordshire).
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (464 vs 444 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Burntwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Featherstone (south Staffordshire) averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,216 in Featherstone (south Staffordshire). 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Featherstone (south Staffordshire).
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £29,896 in Featherstone (south Staffordshire). The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 44.5 in Featherstone (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 73.3% in Burntwood versus 64.8% in Featherstone (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 53.8% in Featherstone (south Staffordshire).
| Indicator | Burntwood | Featherstone (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 7,096 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £29,896 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 27.8% |
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