Coseley vs Huntington (South Staffordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Coseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Huntington (south Staffordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Coseley
£214,068
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£255,908
Crime Rate
Coseley
74.7
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coseley
100.0%
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Coseley
456.8
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
469.2
EPC Rating
Coseley
68.5
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
70.8
Median Income
Coseley
£28,654
Huntington (South Staffordshire)
£31,459
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £214,068, Coseley undercuts Huntington (south Staffordshire) (£255,908) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coseley is a flat at £100,000, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) it is a flat at £110,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Huntington (south Staffordshire) (£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 MidlandsHuntington (south Staffordshire) has a crime rate of 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48% lower than Coseley at 74.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coseley is violent-crime, while in Huntington (south Staffordshire) 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 data is not fully available for both Coseley and Huntington (south Staffordshire). Coseley has 6 schools and Huntington (south Staffordshire) has 1 schools.
Coseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huntington (South Staffordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Coseley | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Huntington (south Staffordshire) averages 469.2 Mbps – ahead of Coseley's 456.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Coseley and 98.3% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Coseley and 92.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (469 vs 457 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Huntington (south Staffordshire) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Coseley averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Coseley and £1,188 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). 55% of homes in Coseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
Huntington (south Staffordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,458.7 in Huntington (south Staffordshire) and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 41.3 in Coseley and 45.9 in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Coseley versus 70.5% in Huntington (south Staffordshire). Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Coseley and 57.2% in Huntington (south Staffordshire).
| Indicator | Coseley | Huntington (South Staffordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,206 | 4,715 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,653.8 | £31,458.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.6% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 29.1% |
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