Bewdley vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coseley offers lower property prices by roughly 55%. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Coseley is £214,068, which is 55% less than Bewdley at £331,663. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 71% pricier in Bewdley (£462,697 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Coseley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBewdley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Coseley. Bewdley has 3 schools in total, while Coseley has 6.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Bewdley | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coseley offers faster average downloads at 456.8 Mbps, compared to 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 89.7% in Coseley.
Coseley is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (457 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bewdley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Coseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,144 in Coseley. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Bewdley has more energy-efficient housing — 56.9% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,901.7 in Bewdley and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 53.6% in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 58.6% in Coseley.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 24.4% |
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