Burntwood vs Penkridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burntwood wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Penkridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Penkridge
£309,211
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Penkridge
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Penkridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Penkridge
374.7
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Penkridge
69.8
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Penkridge
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Penkridge commands an average of £309,211, compared with £278,343 in Burntwood – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Penkridge it is a flat at £129,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Burntwood (£224,003 vs £196,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burntwood prices grew faster — 46% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Penkridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.5 per 1,000 versus 55.2 per 1,000 in Burntwood. The most common crime category in Burntwood is violent-crime, while in Penkridge 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 Penkridge. There are 10 schools in Burntwood and 5 in Penkridge.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penkridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burntwood | Penkridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 5 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 464.1 Mbps in Burntwood and 374.7 Mbps in Penkridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 87.7% in Penkridge. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 72% in Penkridge.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (464 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burntwood, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Penkridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,330 in Penkridge. 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Penkridge.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £30,204.5 in Penkridge. The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 48 in Penkridge. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 55.1% in Penkridge. Owner-occupancy is 73.3% in Burntwood versus 71.5% in Penkridge. Burntwood has a population of 28,172 and Penkridge has 8,364.
| Indicator | Burntwood | Penkridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 8,364 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 30.9% |
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