Barnt Green vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Coseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 230% lower. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £214,068, Coseley undercuts Barnt Green (£705,963) by around 230% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 229% pricier in Barnt Green (£891,727 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Coseley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Barnt Green, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coseley, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Barnt Green | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnt Green averages 459.1 Mbps – ahead of Coseley's 456.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 89.7% in Coseley.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (459 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnt Green leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Coseley averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,144 in Coseley. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 41.3 in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 58.6% in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 53.6% in Coseley.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 24.4% |
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