Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Coseley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bilston (wolverhampton) is about 0% cheaper on average. Coseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilston (wolverhampton) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£214,068

Coseley

£214,068

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Coseley

74.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Coseley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

Coseley

456.8

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

Coseley

68.5

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

Coseley

£28,654

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

The average house price in Bilston (wolverhampton) is £214,068, which is 0% less than Coseley at £214,068. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Bilston (wolverhampton) (£270,750 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 76%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

With 74.7 offences per 1,000 people, Coseley is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Bilston (wolverhampton)'s 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) 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 Midlands

Bilston (wolverhampton) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Coseley. Bilston (wolverhampton) has 11 schools in total, while Coseley has 6.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (9 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	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Coseley
Total Schools	11	6
Primary	9	5
Secondary	2	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bilston (wolverhampton) offers faster average downloads at 456.8 Mbps, compared to 456.8 Mbps in Coseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 89.7% in Coseley.

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (457 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.5 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Coseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,144 in Coseley. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.

Bilston (wolverhampton) has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 53.6% in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 58.6% in Coseley.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Coseley
Population	34,631	25,206
Median Age	41.3	41.3
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£28,653.8
Employment Rate	53.6%	53.6%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	58.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	24.4%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Coseley?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Coseley are approximately 1.9 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Coseley?

Bilston (wolverhampton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,068.

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Coseley safer?

Coseley has the lower crime rate at 74.7 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Coseley?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Coseley?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has faster average broadband at 456.8 Mbps.

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