Cannock vs Stafford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cannock offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Stafford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cannock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cannock
£255,908
Stafford
£330,631
Crime Rate
Cannock
72.0
Stafford
61.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cannock
100.0%
Stafford
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Cannock
465.9
Stafford
438.8
EPC Rating
Cannock
69.8
Stafford
72.7
Median Income
Cannock
£29,507
Stafford
£35,363
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Cannock is £255,908, which is 23% less than Stafford at £330,631. The most affordable entry point in Cannock is a flat at £110,175, while in Stafford it is a flat at £131,038.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Stafford (£131,038 vs £110,175).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cannock prices grew faster — 52% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Stafford (61.8 per 1,000) compared to Cannock (72 per 1,000), a 17% difference. The most common crime category in Cannock 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 MidlandsCannock has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Stafford. Cannock has 20 schools in total, while Stafford has 28.
Cannock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 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 | Cannock | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 20 | 28 |
| Primary | 16 | 22 |
| Secondary | 4 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cannock offers faster average downloads at 465.9 Mbps, compared to 438.8 Mbps in Stafford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cannock and 96% in Stafford. Gigabit availability stands at 91.9% in Cannock and 85.7% in Stafford.
Cannock is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (466 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stafford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Cannock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Cannock and £1,178 in Stafford. 61.8% of homes in Cannock 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 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,363 in Stafford and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 45.8 in Cannock and 46.3 in Stafford. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cannock and 57.9% in Stafford. Owner-occupancy is 70.8% in Cannock versus 70% in Stafford.
| Indicator | Cannock | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,057 | 71,695 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,506.5 | £35,363 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26% | 35.1% |
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