Burntwood vs Handsacre and Armitage
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Burntwood is about 9% cheaper on average. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Handsacre and Armitage
£304,351
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Handsacre and Armitage
55.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Handsacre and Armitage
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Handsacre and Armitage
352
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Handsacre and Armitage
71.1
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Handsacre and Armitage
£32,274
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Burntwood is £278,343, which is 9% less than Handsacre And Armitage at £304,351. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Handsacre And Armitage it is a terraced at £242,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 8% pricier in Handsacre And Armitage (£242,500 vs £224,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Handsacre And Armitage prices grew faster — 54% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.2 offences per 1,000 people, Burntwood is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Handsacre And Armitage's 55.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burntwood is violent-crime, while in Handsacre And Armitage 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 MidlandsBurntwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Handsacre And Armitage. Burntwood has 10 schools in total, while Handsacre And Armitage has 2.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Handsacre and Armitage School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burntwood | Handsacre and Armitage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burntwood offers faster average downloads at 464.1 Mbps, compared to 352.0 Mbps in Handsacre And Armitage. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 89.8% in Handsacre And Armitage. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 66.2% in Handsacre And Armitage.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (464 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Handsacre And Armitage are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Burntwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,172 in Handsacre And Armitage. 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Handsacre And Armitage.
Handsacre And Armitage has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £32,273.5 in Handsacre And Armitage. The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 44.8 in Handsacre And Armitage. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 58.3% in Handsacre And Armitage. Owner-occupancy is 73.3% in Burntwood versus 69.3% in Handsacre And Armitage.
| Indicator | Burntwood | Handsacre and Armitage |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 4,837 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £32,273.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 58.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 69.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 30% |
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