Cannock vs Eccleshall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cannock wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Eccleshall has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cannock
£255,908
Eccleshall
£364,833
Crime Rate
Cannock
72.0
Eccleshall
61.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cannock
100.0%
Eccleshall
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cannock
465.9
Eccleshall
123.5
EPC Rating
Cannock
69.8
Eccleshall
71.1
Median Income
Cannock
£29,507
Eccleshall
£32,530
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Eccleshall commands an average of £364,833, compared with £255,908 in Cannock – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Cannock is a flat at £110,175, while in Eccleshall it is a flat at £129,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Eccleshall (£249,750 vs £181,152).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cannock prices grew faster — 52% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Eccleshall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.9 per 1,000 versus 72 per 1,000 in Cannock. The most common crime category in Cannock is violent-crime, while in Eccleshall 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 Cannock and Eccleshall. Cannock has 20 schools and Eccleshall has 1 schools.
Cannock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eccleshall School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cannock | Eccleshall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 20 | 1 |
| Primary | 16 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Cannock and 123.5 Mbps in Eccleshall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cannock and 77.6% in Eccleshall. Gigabit availability stands at 91.9% in Cannock and 13.8% in Eccleshall.
Cannock is the faster of the two by 277% on average download speed (466 vs 124 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Eccleshall leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Cannock averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Cannock and £1,211 in Eccleshall. 61.8% of homes in Cannock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Eccleshall.
Eccleshall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,529.5 in Eccleshall and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 45.8 in Cannock and 45.7 in Eccleshall. Owner-occupancy is 70.8% in Cannock versus 68.8% in Eccleshall. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cannock and 56.4% in Eccleshall.
| Indicator | Cannock | Eccleshall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,057 | 3,229 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,506.5 | £32,529.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26% | 31.6% |
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