Brownhills vs Codsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brownhills is about 27% cheaper on average. Codsall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brownhills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brownhills
£253,612
Codsall
£346,105
Crime Rate
Brownhills
90.6
Codsall
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brownhills
100.0%
Codsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brownhills
449.4
Codsall
398.2
EPC Rating
Brownhills
69.4
Codsall
69.3
Median Income
Brownhills
£30,251
Codsall
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brownhills is £253,612, which is 27% less than Codsall at £346,105. The most affordable entry point in Brownhills is a flat at £114,071, while in Codsall it is a flat at £175,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 38% pricier in Codsall (£311,934 vs £193,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brownhills prices grew faster — 56% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Codsall (50.6 per 1,000) compared to Brownhills (90.6 per 1,000), a 79% difference. The most common crime category in Brownhills 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 MidlandsBrownhills has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Codsall. Brownhills has 10 schools in total, while Codsall has 7.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 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 | Brownhills | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 7 |
| Primary | 8 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brownhills offers faster average downloads at 449.4 Mbps, compared to 398.2 Mbps in Codsall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Brownhills and 91.8% in Codsall. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Brownhills and 75.6% in Codsall.
Brownhills is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (449 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brownhills are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Codsall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,195 in Brownhills and £1,279 in Codsall. 58.2% of homes in Brownhills 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 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,251 in Brownhills and £29,789.3 in Codsall. The median age is 43.7 in Brownhills and 45.7 in Codsall. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Brownhills and 54.6% in Codsall. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brownhills versus 66% in Codsall.
| Indicator | Brownhills | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,238 | 11,867 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,251 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 29.4% |
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