Eccleshall vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 43% lower. Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Eccleshall
£364,833
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£255,908
Crime Rate
Eccleshall
61.9
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eccleshall
N/A
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Eccleshall
123.5
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
469.2
EPC Rating
Eccleshall
71.1
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
70.8
Median Income
Eccleshall
£32,530
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£31,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Eccleshall commands an average of £364,833, compared with £255,908 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Eccleshall is a flat at £129,000, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Eccleshall (£249,750 vs £181,152).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huntington (south Staffordshire) prices grew faster — 52% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsHuntington (south Staffordshire) has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Eccleshall at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eccleshall 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 Eccleshall and Huntington (south Staffordshire). Eccleshall has 1 schools and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools.
Eccleshall School Inspection Breakdown
Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Eccleshall | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 469.2 Mbps in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and 123.5 Mbps in Eccleshall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.6% of premises in Eccleshall and 98.3% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 13.8% in Eccleshall and 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 280% on average download speed (469 vs 124 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Eccleshall, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,211 in Eccleshall and £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). 62.4% of homes in Eccleshall 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 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,529.5 in Eccleshall and £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). The median age is 45.7 in Eccleshall and 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Eccleshall and 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Eccleshall versus 70.5% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Eccleshall has a population of 3,229 and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 4,715.
| Indicator | Eccleshall | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,229 | 4,715 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,529.5 | £31,458.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 29.1% |
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