Burntwood vs Stafford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Burntwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Stafford
£330,631
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Stafford
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Stafford
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Stafford
438.8
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Stafford
72.7
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Stafford
£35,363
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £278,343, Burntwood undercuts Stafford (£330,631) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Stafford it is a flat at £131,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Burntwood (£224,003 vs £193,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burntwood prices grew faster — 46% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBurntwood has a crime rate of 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Stafford at 61.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burntwood is violent-crime, while in Stafford 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 MidlandsOf the 10 schools in Burntwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stafford, which has 28 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stafford School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 28 schools (22 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burntwood | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 28 |
| Primary | 8 | 22 |
| Secondary | 2 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Burntwood averages 464.1 Mbps – ahead of Stafford's 438.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 96% in Stafford. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 85.7% in Stafford.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (464 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stafford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Burntwood averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,178 in Stafford. 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Stafford.
Stafford has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,363 in Stafford and £34,517 in Burntwood. The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 46.3 in Stafford. Owner-occupancy is 73.3% in Burntwood versus 70% in Stafford. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 57.9% in Stafford.
| Indicator | Burntwood | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 71,695 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £35,363 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 35.1% |
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