Aldridge vs Codsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Codsall is about 2% cheaper on average. Codsall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Codsall
£346,105
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Codsall
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Codsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Codsall
398.2
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Codsall
69.3
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Codsall
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Codsall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £346,105 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Codsall it is a flat at £175,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Aldridge (£249,167 vs £229,498).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 50.6 offences per 1,000 people, Codsall is the safer of the two – 79% lower than Aldridge's 90.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Codsall 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 favours Aldridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Codsall.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Codsall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aldridge enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Codsall lags behind at 398.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 91.8% in Codsall. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 75.6% in Codsall.
Aldridge is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (416 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aldridge is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Codsall's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,279 in Codsall. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Codsall.
Codsall has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Codsall has 11,867. Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £29,789.3 in Codsall. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 45.7 in Codsall. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 54.6% in Codsall.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 11,867 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 29.4% |
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