Bulkington vs Cosby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Bulkington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Cosby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Cosby
£350,462
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Cosby
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Cosby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Cosby
292.2
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Cosby
71
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Cosby
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £325,320, Bulkington undercuts Cosby (£350,462) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Cosby it is a terraced at £228,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Cosby (£228,167 vs £172,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCosby has a crime rate of 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37% lower than Bulkington at 81.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bulkington is violent-crime, while in Cosby 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 Bulkington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cosby, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cosby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bulkington | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bulkington averages 441.4 Mbps – ahead of Cosby's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 95.6% in Cosby. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 48.5% in Cosby.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bulkington, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Cosby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,245 in Cosby. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Cosby.
Bulkington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £31,172.7 in Cosby. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 45.2 in Cosby. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 60.5% in Cosby. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bulkington versus 76% in Cosby. Bulkington has a population of 5,670 and Cosby has 3,518.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 3,518 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 32.6% |
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