Blackheath vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coseley wins on house prices with a 318% gap. Coseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £214,068, Coseley undercuts Blackheath (£894,432) by around 318% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 529% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Coseley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.7 per 1,000 versus 95.1 per 1,000 in Blackheath. The most common crime category in Blackheath 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Blackheath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coseley, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Blackheath | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coseley averages 456.8 Mbps – ahead of Blackheath's 439.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 89.7% in Coseley.
Coseley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (457 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blackheath, scoring 68.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Coseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,144 in Coseley. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Blackheath has more energy-efficient housing — 55.8% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,800 in Blackheath and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 53.6% in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 58.6% in Coseley. Blackheath has a population of 6,950 and Coseley has 25,206.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 24.4% |
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