Broseley vs Codsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Broseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Codsall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broseley
£281,884
Codsall
£346,105
Crime Rate
Broseley
48.2
Codsall
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broseley
50.0%
Codsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broseley
256.4
Codsall
398.2
EPC Rating
Broseley
69.1
Codsall
69.3
Median Income
Broseley
£29,576
Codsall
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £281,884, Broseley undercuts Codsall (£346,105) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat at £149,500, while in Codsall it is a flat at £175,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Codsall (£311,934 vs £250,066).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broseley prices grew faster — 30% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBroseley has a crime rate of 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Codsall at 50.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broseley 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 2 schools in Broseley, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Codsall, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 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 | Broseley | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Codsall averages 398.2 Mbps – ahead of Broseley's 256.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Broseley and 91.8% in Codsall. Gigabit availability stands at 43.4% in Broseley and 75.6% in Codsall.
Codsall is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (398 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Codsall leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Broseley averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Broseley and £1,279 in Codsall. 59.2% of homes in Broseley 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 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,789.3 in Codsall and £29,576 in Broseley. The median age is 48.1 in Broseley and 45.7 in Codsall. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Broseley versus 66% in Codsall. Employment rates stand at 56% in Broseley and 54.6% in Codsall.
| Indicator | Broseley | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,596 | 11,867 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.4% |
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