Coseley — a street lined with old stone houses under a blue sky

Area guide · West Midlands

Living in Coseley

A snapshot of life in Coseley, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Coseley is a town in West Midlands, West Midlands with a population of 25,206. The average house price is £214,068 and the overall crime rate is 74.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Coseley ranks

Population

25,206

Avg House Price

£214,068

Crime Rate

74.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

457 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,653.8

Median Age

41.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Coseley's detached homes (£270,750) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£100,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Coseley prices have risen 76% over the last 9 years (£121,662 → £214,068).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£270,750	£270,000	14
Semi-Detached	£201,958	£197,500	37
Terraced	£196,265	£203,000	13
Flat	£100,000	£100,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Coseley is 74.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Coseley: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Beacon Hill Academy	Secondary	Good
Bramford Primary School	Primary	Good
Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Foxyards Primary School	Primary	Good
Hurst Hill Primary School	Primary	Good
Wallbrook Primary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Coseley averages 457 Mbps — 357% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Coseley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 55% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.5
% Rated C or Above	55%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,144

Demographics & Economy

Population	25,206
Median Age	41.3
Median Household Income	£28,653.8
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	58.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Coseley?

The average house price in Coseley is £214,068 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Coseley?

The most affordable entry point in Coseley is a flat, with an average price of £100,000.

Is Coseley a safe place to live?

Coseley has a recorded crime rate of 74.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Coseley?

Coseley has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Coseley?

Average broadband download speeds in Coseley are around 457 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.4% of premises.

How big is Coseley?

Coseley is a settlement in West Midlands with a population of approximately 25,206.

Most compared with

How does Coseley stack up against its neighbours?

Albrighton

Coseley

House price: £332,275 · £214,068
Crime rate: 48.3 · 74.7
Distance: 10.4 mi

Aldridge

Coseley

House price: £354,442 · £214,068
Crime rate: 90.5 · 74.7
Distance: 8.6 mi

Alvechurch

Coseley

House price: £443,033 · £214,068
Crime rate: N/A · 74.7
Distance: 14.1 mi

Barnt Green

Coseley

House price: £705,963 · £214,068
Crime rate: N/A · 74.7
Distance: 12.6 mi

Bewdley

Coseley

House price: £331,663 · £214,068
Crime rate: N/A · 74.7
Distance: 14.7 mi

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Coseley

House price: £214,068 · £214,068
Crime rate: 91.9 · 74.7
Distance: 1.9 mi

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