Bromsgrove vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coseley is about 63% cheaper on average. For families, Bromsgrove edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Bromsgrove
N/A
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromsgrove
426.2
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Bromsgrove
69.8
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Bromsgrove
£32,163
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Coseley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,068 versus £348,264 in Bromsgrove. The most affordable entry point in Bromsgrove is a flat at £150,710, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 80% pricier in Bromsgrove (£487,400 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromsgrove and Coseley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Bromsgrove: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Coseley.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 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 | Bromsgrove | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 6 |
| Primary | 6 | 5 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coseley enjoy 456.8 Mbps on average, while Bromsgrove lags behind at 426.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bromsgrove and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 82.2% in Bromsgrove and 89.7% in Coseley.
Coseley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (457 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bromsgrove is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Coseley's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,296 in Bromsgrove and £1,144 in Coseley. 62.6% of homes in Bromsgrove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Bromsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bromsgrove has a population of 34,759 while Coseley has 25,206. Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 47 in Bromsgrove and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bromsgrove and 53.6% in Coseley.
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,759 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 47 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,163 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 24.4% |
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