Blackheath vs Codsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Codsall wins on house prices with a 158% gap. Codsall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Codsall
£346,105
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Codsall
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Codsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Codsall
398.2
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Codsall
69.3
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Codsall
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £346,105, Codsall undercuts Blackheath (£894,432) by around 158% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Codsall it is a flat at £175,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 259% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £175,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackheath prices grew faster — 20% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Codsall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.6 per 1,000 versus 95.1 per 1,000 in Blackheath. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Codsall 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Blackheath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Codsall, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Codsall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackheath averages 439.4 Mbps – ahead of Codsall's 398.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 91.8% in Codsall. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 75.6% in Codsall.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (439 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Codsall, scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,279 in Codsall. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Codsall.
Codsall has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,789.3 in Codsall and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 45.7 in Codsall. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 54.6% in Codsall. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 66% in Codsall. Blackheath has a population of 6,950 and Codsall has 11,867.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 11,867 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 29.4% |
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