Cannock vs Codsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cannock wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Codsall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cannock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cannock
£255,908
Codsall
£346,105
Crime Rate
Cannock
72.0
Codsall
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cannock
100.0%
Codsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cannock
465.9
Codsall
398.2
EPC Rating
Cannock
69.8
Codsall
69.3
Median Income
Cannock
£29,507
Codsall
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £255,908, Cannock undercuts Codsall (£346,105) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cannock is a flat at £110,175, while in Codsall it is a flat at £175,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Codsall (£175,000 vs £110,175).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cannock prices grew faster — 52% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Codsall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.6 per 1,000 versus 72 per 1,000 in Cannock. The most common crime category in Cannock 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 MidlandsOf the 20 schools in Cannock, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Codsall, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cannock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 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 | Cannock | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 20 | 7 |
| Primary | 16 | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cannock averages 465.9 Mbps – ahead of Codsall's 398.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cannock and 91.8% in Codsall. Gigabit availability stands at 91.9% in Cannock and 75.6% in Codsall.
Cannock is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (466 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cannock, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Codsall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Cannock and £1,279 in Codsall. 61.8% of homes in Cannock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Codsall.
Cannock has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,789.3 in Codsall and £29,506.5 in Cannock. The median age is 45.8 in Cannock and 45.7 in Codsall. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cannock and 54.6% in Codsall. Owner-occupancy is 70.8% in Cannock versus 66% in Codsall. Cannock has a population of 63,057 and Codsall has 11,867.
| Indicator | Cannock | Codsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,057 | 11,867 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,506.5 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26% | 29.4% |
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