Town comparison
Coseley vs Shifnal
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Coseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. Shifnal has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coseley
£214,068
Shifnal
£327,209
Crime Rate
Coseley
74.7
Shifnal
48.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coseley
100.0%
Shifnal
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coseley
456.8
Shifnal
279.7
EPC Rating
Coseley
68.5
Shifnal
71.5
Median Income
Coseley
£28,654
Shifnal
£30,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Shifnal commands an average of £327,209, compared with £214,068 in Coseley – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Coseley is a flat at £100,000, while in Shifnal it is a flat at £108,883.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Shifnal (£419,225 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coseley prices grew faster — 76% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsShifnal has a crime rate of 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55% lower than Coseley at 74.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coseley is violent-crime, while in Shifnal 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 Coseley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Shifnal. There are 6 schools in Coseley and 3 in Shifnal.
Coseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shifnal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coseley | Shifnal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 456.8 Mbps in Coseley and 279.7 Mbps in Shifnal. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Coseley and 74.9% in Shifnal. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Coseley and 50.2% in Shifnal.
Coseley is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (457 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Shifnal leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Coseley averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Coseley and £1,222 in Shifnal. 55% of homes in Coseley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Shifnal.
Shifnal has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,051.3 in Shifnal and £28,653.8 in Coseley. The median age is 41.3 in Coseley and 45.9 in Shifnal. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Coseley versus 67.7% in Shifnal. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Coseley and 55.9% in Shifnal.
| Indicator | Coseley | Shifnal |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,206 | 8,973 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,653.8 | £30,051.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.6% | 67.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 29.3% |
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