Brierley Hill vs Codsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brierley Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Codsall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Codsall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Codsall
£346,105
Crime Rate
Brierley Hill
74.7
Codsall
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Codsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierley Hill
450.4
Codsall
398.2
EPC Rating
Brierley Hill
69.1
Codsall
69.3
Median Income
Brierley Hill
£30,191
Codsall
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brierley Hill is £215,206, which is 38% less than Codsall at £346,105. The most affordable entry point in Brierley Hill is a flat at £98,253, while in Codsall it is a flat at £175,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Codsall (£175,000 vs £98,253).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Codsall (50.6 per 1,000) compared to Brierley Hill (74.7 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Brierley Hill 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 MidlandsCodsall has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 71.4% in Brierley Hill. Brierley Hill has 10 schools in total, while Codsall has 7.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Brierley Hill | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 7 |
| Primary | 9 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brierley Hill offers faster average downloads at 450.4 Mbps, compared to 398.2 Mbps in Codsall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Brierley Hill and 91.8% in Codsall. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Brierley Hill and 75.6% in Codsall.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (450 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Codsall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Brierley Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Brierley Hill and £1,279 in Codsall. 56.7% of homes in Brierley Hill 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 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,191 in Brierley Hill and £29,789.3 in Codsall. The median age is 43.9 in Brierley Hill and 45.7 in Codsall. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Brierley Hill and 54.6% in Codsall. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brierley Hill versus 66% in Codsall.
| Indicator | Brierley Hill | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 11,867 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 29.4% |
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