Town Pop. 11,376

Living in Codsall: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Codsall scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Codsall places 3rd of 6 in the WV6 postcode district.

On schools specifically, Codsall sits 12 points below the WV6 district figure of 75/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 263 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 116 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Shoplifting 77 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 76 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 149 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 67 crimes
  2. 2 Bilbrook Court 35 crimes
  3. 3 Pendeford Mill Lane 34 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
63
10 schools in area · 25 within 4km
10Good
  • Aldersley High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Birches First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Codsall Community High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Codsall Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Dovecotes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lane Green First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Palmers Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Christopher's Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Nicholas Church of England First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital3.4 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital7.7 mi
Russells Hall Hospital8.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,359 patients per GP
4dentists4pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
66
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 290 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired30.6%Student3.6%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax South Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,543
B £1,800
C £2,057
D £2,314
E £2,828
F £3,342
G £3,857
H £4,628
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Bilbrook 0.2 mi
Codsall 0.5 mi
Albrighton 3.4 mi
J2 M54 2 mi
J2 M54 3.3 mi
J1 M54 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £338,750 55
Detached £445,000 28
Semi-detached £265,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£179k £288k £399k £508k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Perton 65 2.2 mi away ⇄
Old Perton 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wolverhampton 66 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brewood 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pattingham 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Albrighton 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bishops Wood 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shareshill 52 5.0 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Codsall a nice place to live?

Codsall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Codsall is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Codsall?

Codsall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 724 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Codsall?

Among the top-rated schools in Codsall are Aldersley High School, Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School and Birches First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Codsall in total.

What are house prices like in Codsall?

The current median house price in Codsall is £338,750, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £445,000, semi-detached £265,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 40%. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Codsall in context

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Postcode districts in Codsall

WV6 63 ⇄
WV8 59 ⇄

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