Burntwood vs Codsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burntwood offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Codsall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Codsall
£346,105
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Codsall
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Codsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Codsall
398.2
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Codsall
69.3
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Codsall
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Burntwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £278,343 versus £346,105 in Codsall. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Codsall it is a flat at £175,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Codsall (£175,000 vs £131,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burntwood prices grew faster — 46% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Codsall (50.6 per 1,000) compared to Burntwood (55.2 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Burntwood 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Burntwood: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Codsall.
Burntwood 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 | Burntwood | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 7 |
| Primary | 8 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burntwood enjoy 464.1 Mbps on average, while Codsall lags behind at 398.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 91.8% in Codsall. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 75.6% in Codsall.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (464 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burntwood is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Codsall's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,279 in Codsall. 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Codsall.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burntwood has a population of 28,172 while Codsall has 11,867. Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £29,789.3 in Codsall. The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 45.7 in Codsall. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 54.6% in Codsall.
| Indicator | Burntwood | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 11,867 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.4% |
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