Town comparison
Bridgnorth vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coseley wins on house prices with a 56% gap. Bridgnorth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £214,068, Coseley undercuts Bridgnorth (£334,650) by around 56% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Bridgnorth (£173,938 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Bridgnorth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.3 per 1,000 versus 74.7 per 1,000 in Coseley. The most common crime category in Bridgnorth 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 6 schools in Bridgnorth, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coseley, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 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 | Bridgnorth | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coseley averages 456.8 Mbps – ahead of Bridgnorth's 317.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 89.7% in Coseley.
Coseley is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (457 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bridgnorth, scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Coseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,144 in Coseley. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Bridgnorth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Bridgnorth and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 53.6% in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bridgnorth versus 58.6% in Coseley. Bridgnorth has a population of 12,172 and Coseley has 25,206.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 24.4% |
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