Cannock vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dudley (dudley) offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Cannock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cannock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cannock
£255,908
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Cannock
72.0
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cannock
100.0%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cannock
465.9
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Cannock
69.8
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Cannock
£29,507
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Dudley (dudley) is £214,068, which is 20% less than Cannock at £255,908. The most affordable entry point in Cannock is a flat at £110,175, while in Dudley (dudley) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Cannock (£349,096 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 72 offences per 1,000 people, Cannock is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Dudley (dudley)'s 74.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cannock is violent-crime, while in Dudley (dudley) 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 MidlandsCannock has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Dudley (dudley). Cannock has 20 schools in total, while Dudley (dudley) has 19.
Cannock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cannock | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 20 | 19 |
| Primary | 16 | 15 |
| Secondary | 4 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cannock offers faster average downloads at 465.9 Mbps, compared to 425.2 Mbps in Dudley (dudley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cannock and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 91.9% in Cannock and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Cannock is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (466 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cannock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Dudley (dudley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Cannock and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 61.8% of homes in Cannock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
Cannock has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,191 in Dudley (dudley) and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 45.8 in Cannock and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cannock and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley). Owner-occupancy is 70.8% in Cannock versus 66.4% in Dudley (dudley).
| Indicator | Cannock | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,057 | 64,288 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,506.5 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26% | 25% |
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