Town comparison
Birmingham vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? 9.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Coseley is about 24% cheaper on average. Coseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birmingham
£266,208
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Birmingham
114.1
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birmingham
91.9%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birmingham
476.4
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Birmingham
69.5
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Birmingham
£31,500
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Coseley is £214,068, which is 24% less than Birmingham at £266,208. The most affordable entry point in Birmingham is a flat at £174,356, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Birmingham (£174,356 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Coseley (74.7 per 1,000) compared to Birmingham (114.1 per 1,000), a 53% difference. The most common crime category in Birmingham 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 MidlandsCoseley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.9% in Birmingham. Birmingham has 378 schools in total, while Coseley has 6.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 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 | Birmingham | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 378 | 6 |
| Primary | 287 | 5 |
| Secondary | 91 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birmingham offers faster average downloads at 476.4 Mbps, compared to 456.8 Mbps in Coseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Birmingham and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 94.4% in Birmingham and 89.7% in Coseley.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (476 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Birmingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Coseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Birmingham and £1,144 in Coseley. 61.4% of homes in Birmingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Birmingham 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 Birmingham and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 42.1 in Birmingham and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 54% in Birmingham and 53.6% in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Birmingham versus 58.6% in Coseley.
| Indicator | Birmingham | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119,786 | 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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