Newport (Telford and Wrekin) vs Stafford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Newport (telford And Wrekin) is about 19% cheaper on average. Stafford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newport (telford And Wrekin) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

£267,329

Stafford

£330,631

Crime Rate

Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

74.8

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Stafford

61.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

83.3%

Stafford

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

302.3

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Stafford

438.8

EPC Rating

Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

71.8

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Stafford

72.7

Median Income

Newport (Telford and Wrekin)

£31,379

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Stafford

£35,363

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

Buyers will find Newport (telford And Wrekin) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £267,329 versus £330,631 in Stafford. The most affordable entry point in Newport (telford And Wrekin) is a flat at £129,178, while in Stafford it is a flat at £131,038.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 4% pricier in Newport (telford And Wrekin) (£411,888 vs £395,697).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Newport (telford And Wrekin) prices grew faster — 43% vs 41%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Crime is lower in Stafford (61.8 per 1,000) compared to Newport (telford And Wrekin) (74.8 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Newport (telford And Wrekin) 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 Midlands

School quality favours Newport (telford And Wrekin): 83.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Stafford.

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 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	Newport (Telford and Wrekin)	Stafford
Total Schools	8	28
Primary	5	22
Secondary	3	6
% Top two bands	83.3%	83.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Stafford enjoy 438.8 Mbps on average, while Newport (telford And Wrekin) lags behind at 302.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87% of premises in Newport (telford And Wrekin) and 96% in Stafford. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Newport (telford And Wrekin) and 85.7% in Stafford.

Stafford is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (439 vs 302 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Stafford is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Newport (telford And Wrekin)'s band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,211 in Newport (telford And Wrekin) and £1,178 in Stafford. 67.3% of homes in Newport (telford And Wrekin) 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 67.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Newport (telford And Wrekin) has a population of 14,191 while Stafford has 71,695. Median household income is £35,363 in Stafford and £31,379.2 in Newport (telford And Wrekin). The median age is 46 in Newport (telford And Wrekin) and 46.3 in Stafford. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Newport (telford And Wrekin) and 57.9% in Stafford.

Indicator	Newport (Telford and Wrekin)	Stafford
Population	14,191	71,695
Median Age	46	46.3
Median Household Income	£31,379.2	£35,363
Employment Rate	56.4%	57.9%
Owner Occupied	68.2%	70%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.8%	35.1%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Newport (telford And Wrekin) and Stafford?

Newport (telford And Wrekin) and Stafford are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Newport (telford And Wrekin) or Stafford?

Newport (telford And Wrekin) is cheaper, with an average house price of £267,329.

Is Newport (telford And Wrekin) or Stafford safer?

Stafford has the lower crime rate at 61.8 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Newport (telford And Wrekin) or Stafford?

Newport (telford And Wrekin) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 83.3%.

Which has faster broadband, Newport (telford And Wrekin) or Stafford?

Stafford has faster average broadband at 438.8 Mbps.

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