Burntwood vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsHuntington (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool 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
| Metric | Burntwood | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Burntwood | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 4,715 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £31,458.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.1% |
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