Cannock vs Coseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coseley wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Cannock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cannock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cannock
£255,908
Coseley
£214,068
Crime Rate
Cannock
72.0
Coseley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cannock
100.0%
Coseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cannock
465.9
Coseley
456.8
EPC Rating
Cannock
69.8
Coseley
68.5
Median Income
Cannock
£29,507
Coseley
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Cannock commands an average of £255,908, compared with £214,068 in Coseley – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Cannock is a flat at £110,175, while in Coseley it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Cannock (£349,096 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 52%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Cannock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72 per 1,000 versus 74.7 per 1,000 in Coseley. The most common crime category in Cannock 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Cannock, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Coseley. There are 20 schools in Cannock and 6 in Coseley.
Cannock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 20 schools (16 primary, 4 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 | Cannock | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 20 | 6 |
| Primary | 16 | 5 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Cannock and 456.8 Mbps in Coseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Cannock and 99.4% in Coseley. Gigabit availability stands at 91.9% in Cannock and 89.7% in Coseley.
Cannock is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (466 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cannock leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Coseley averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,193 in Cannock and £1,144 in Coseley. 61.8% of homes in Cannock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Coseley.
Cannock has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,506.5 in Cannock and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 45.8 in Cannock and 41.3 in Coseley. Owner-occupancy is 70.8% in Cannock versus 58.6% in Coseley. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Cannock and 53.6% in Coseley.
| Indicator | Cannock | Coseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 63,057 | 25,206 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,506.5 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.8% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26% | 24.4% |
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