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Burntwood vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Burntwood

£278,343

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

£255,908

Crime Rate

Burntwood

55.2

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

50.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burntwood

100.0%

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Burntwood

464.1

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

469.2

EPC Rating

Burntwood

70.9

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

70.8

Median Income

Burntwood

£34,517

Huntington (South Staffordshire)

£31,459

At £255,908, Huntington (south Staffordshire) 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 Huntington (south Staffordshire) 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, Huntington (south Staffordshire) prices grew faster — 52% vs 46%.

Huntington (south Staffordshire) has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Burntwood at 55.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burntwood is violent-crime, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Burntwood and Huntington (south Staffordshire). Burntwood has 10 schools and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools.

Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBurntwoodHuntington (South Staffordshire)
Total Schools101
Primary81
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Huntington (south Staffordshire) averages 469.2 Mbps – ahead of Burntwood's 464.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 98.3% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).

Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (469 vs 464 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burntwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Huntington (south Staffordshire) averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).

Huntington (south Staffordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 73.3% in Burntwood versus 70.5% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).

IndicatorBurntwoodHuntington (South Staffordshire)
Population28,1724,715
Median Age46.545.9
Median Household Income£34,517£31,458.7
Employment Rate57%57.2%
Owner Occupied73.3%70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified33.6%29.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burntwood and Huntington (south Staffordshire)?
Burntwood and Huntington (south Staffordshire) are approximately 5.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burntwood or Huntington (south Staffordshire)?
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,908.
Is Burntwood or Huntington (south Staffordshire) safer?
Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate at 50.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burntwood or Huntington (south Staffordshire)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Burntwood or Huntington (south Staffordshire)?
Huntington (south Staffordshire) has faster average broadband at 469.2 Mbps.

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