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Cannock vs Codsall

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricCannockCodsall
Total Schools207
Primary164
Secondary43
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCannockCodsall
Population63,05711,867
Median Age45.845.7
Median Household Income£29,506.5£29,789.3
Employment Rate56.8%54.6%
Owner Occupied70.8%66%
Degree-Level Qualified26%29.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cannock and Codsall?
Cannock and Codsall are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cannock or Codsall?
Cannock is cheaper, with an average house price of £255,908.
Is Cannock or Codsall safer?
Codsall has the lower crime rate at 50.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cannock or Codsall?
Cannock has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cannock or Codsall?
Cannock has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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