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Broseley vs Codsall

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Broseley 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.

Of 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.

MetricBroseleyCodsall
Total Schools27
Primary24
Secondary03
% Top two bands50%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.

IndicatorBroseleyCodsall
Population5,59611,867
Median Age48.145.7
Median Household Income£29,576£29,789.3
Employment Rate56%54.6%
Owner Occupied68.6%66%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%29.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broseley and Codsall?
Broseley and Codsall are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broseley or Codsall?
Broseley is cheaper, with an average house price of £281,884.
Is Broseley or Codsall safer?
Broseley has the lower crime rate at 48.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broseley or Codsall?
Codsall has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broseley or Codsall?
Codsall has faster average broadband at 398.2 Mbps.

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