Huntington (South Staffordshire) vs Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Huntington (south Staffordshire) is about 4% cheaper on average. Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£255,908
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
£267,329
Crime Rate
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
50.5
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
N/A
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
469.2
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
302.3
EPC Rating
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
70.8
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
71.8
Median Income
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£31,459
Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
£31,379
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Huntington (south Staffordshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £255,908 versus £267,329 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). The most affordable entry point in Huntington (south Staffordshire) is a flat at £110,175, while in Newport (telford And Wrekin) it is a flat at £129,178.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Newport (telford And Wrekin) (£411,888 vs £349,096).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huntington (south Staffordshire) prices grew faster — 52% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 50.5 offences per 1,000 people, Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Newport (telford And Wrekin)'s 74.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Huntington (south Staffordshire) is violent-crime, while in Newport (telford And Wrekin) 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 Huntington (south Staffordshire) and Newport (telford And Wrekin). Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools and Newport (telford And Wrekin) has 8 schools.
Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Huntington (South Staffordshire) | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Huntington (south Staffordshire) enjoy 469.2 Mbps on average, while Newport (telford And Wrekin) lags behind at 302.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and 87% in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Gigabit availability stands at 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and 53.7% in Newport (telford And Wrekin).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (469 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Newport (telford And Wrekin) is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Huntington (south Staffordshire)'s band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and £1,211 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). 63.8% of homes in Huntington (south Staffordshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.3% in Newport (telford And Wrekin).
Newport (telford And Wrekin) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Huntington (south Staffordshire) has a population of 4,715 while Newport (telford And Wrekin) has 14,191. Median household income is £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and £31,379.2 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). The median age is 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and 46 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). Employment rates stand at 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and 56.4% in Newport (telford And Wrekin).
| Indicator | Huntington (South Staffordshire) | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,715 | 14,191 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,458.7 | £31,379.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57.2% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.1% | 30.8% |
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