Alvechurch vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coseley wins on house prices with a 107% gap. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alvechurch commands an average of £443,033, compared with £214,068 in Coseley – a difference of 107%. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 138% pricier in Alvechurch (£643,750 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Coseley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alvechurch, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Coseley. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch and 6 in Coseley.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Alvechurch | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 456.8 Mbps in Coseley and 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch 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
Energy efficiency favours Alvechurch, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Coseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,144 in Coseley. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 53.6% in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 58.6% in Coseley. Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 and Coseley has 25,206.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 24.4% |
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