Burntwood vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coseley offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Coseley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,068 versus £278,343 in Burntwood. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Burntwood (£379,823 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Burntwood (55.2 per 1,000) compared to Coseley (74.7 per 1,000), a 35% difference. The most common crime category in Burntwood is violent-crime, while in Coseley 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 Coseley.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burntwood | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 6 |
| Primary | 8 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burntwood enjoy 464.1 Mbps on average, while Coseley lags behind at 456.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 89.7% in Coseley.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (464 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burntwood is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Coseley's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,144 in Coseley. 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Burntwood has a population of 28,172 while Coseley has 25,206. Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 41.3 in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 53.6% in Coseley.
| Indicator | Burntwood | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 24.4% |
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