Town comparison
Aldridge vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Coseley is about 66% cheaper on average. Coseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Coseley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,068 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 65% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £201,958).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Coseley (74.7 per 1,000) compared to Aldridge (90.5 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Coseley 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 Coseley.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coseley enjoy 456.8 Mbps on average, while Aldridge lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 89.7% in Coseley.
Coseley is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (457 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aldridge is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Coseley's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,144 in Coseley. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Aldridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Coseley has 25,206. Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 53.6% in Coseley.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 24.4% |
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