Town Pop. 4,050

Living in Huntington (South Staffordshire): Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Huntington (South Staffordshire) scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the WS12 postcode district, Huntington (South Staffordshire) ranks 2nd. It scores 5 points below the WS12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. Its transport score runs 13 points below the WS12 district's 69/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WS12 postcode district.

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Huntington (South Staffordshire) scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 193 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parkside Lane 22 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Progress Grove 17 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
47
5 schools in area · 22 within 4km
5Good
  • Cardinal Griffin Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Littleton Green Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Moorhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Poppyfield Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Redhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital7.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital8.4 mi
Good Hope Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChadsmoor Medical Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity2,174 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
89
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed3.2%Retired19.1%Student2.8%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary31.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership63.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax South Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,543
B £1,800
C £2,057
D £2,314
E £2,828
F £3,342
G £3,857
H £4,628
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Hednesford 1.6 mi
Cannock 2 mi
Penkridge 3.4 mi
J12 M6 3 mi
JT7 M6 Toll 3.1 mi
J12 M6 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £247,500 44
Detached £320,000 21
Semi-detached £225,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£173k £231k £291k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cannock 64 1.5 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rawnsley 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Acton Trussell 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shareshill 52 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Huntington (South Staffordshire) a nice place to live?

Huntington (South Staffordshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Huntington (South Staffordshire) is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Huntington (South Staffordshire)?

Huntington (South Staffordshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 358 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Huntington (South Staffordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Huntington (South Staffordshire) are Cardinal Griffin Catholic College, Littleton Green Community School and Moorhill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Huntington (South Staffordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Huntington (South Staffordshire)?

The current median house price in Huntington (South Staffordshire) is £247,500, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Huntington (South Staffordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Huntington (South Staffordshire)

WS12 63 ⇄

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