Cannock vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cannock offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cannock
£255,908
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£255,908
Crime Rate
Cannock
72.0
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cannock
100.0%
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cannock
465.9
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
469.2
EPC Rating
Cannock
69.8
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
70.8
Median Income
Cannock
£29,507
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£31,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Cannock is £255,908, which is 0% less than Huntington (south Staffordshire) at £255,908. The most affordable entry point in Cannock is a flat at £110,175, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Cannock (£349,096 vs £349,096).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cannock prices grew faster — 52% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 50.5 offences per 1,000 people, Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the safer of the two – 43% lower than Cannock's 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cannock 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 Cannock and Huntington (south Staffordshire). Cannock has 20 schools and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools.
Cannock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cannock | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 20 | 1 |
| Primary | 16 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Huntington (south Staffordshire) offers faster average downloads at 469.2 Mbps, compared to 465.9 Mbps in Cannock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cannock and 98.3% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 91.9% in Cannock and 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (469 vs 466 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Huntington (south Staffordshire) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Cannock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Cannock and £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). 61.8% of homes in Cannock 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 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 45.8 in Cannock and 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cannock and 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 70.8% in Cannock versus 70.5% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
| Indicator | Cannock | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,057 | 4,715 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,506.5 | £31,458.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26% | 29.1% |
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