Town Pop. 25,155

Living in Coseley: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coseley comes out at 70/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 46/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the DY1 postcode district scores higher. Coseley leads all 3. That sits 20 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (98). Wider context for the surrounding area: DY1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

136 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 1,492 crimes

↑ 78% above national average

Vehicle crime 349 crimes

↑ 190% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 280 crimes

↑ 63% above national average

Shoplifting 276 crimes

↑ 41% above national average

Other theft 205 crimes

↑ 31% above national average

other 819 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 259 crimes
2 Petrol Station 108 crimes
3 Parking Area 88 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 13.1 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³

Green Space 75

Parks Ample 64

Sports Pitches Adequate 4

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Adequate 3

Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 26 in area · 73 within 4km

1Outstanding20Good3Requires Improvement2Ungraded

Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Beacon Hill AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Bishop Milner Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Bramford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
Good
Cotwall End Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Foxyards Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Hill Avenue AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Hurst Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Loxdale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital1.5 mi

New Cross Hospital3 mi

Walsall Manor Hospital3.7 mi

Hospital waitsThe Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.1%

A&E seen within 4 hrs84.8%

3 GP surgeries in area 23 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,260 patients per GP

3dentists3pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)87.7%

available across Dudley

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

99.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

99.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 472 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.9%Unemployed4.3%Retired22.2%Student4%Other inactive14.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial26.6%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary40.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications27.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%

Home ownership60.6%

Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Dudley · 2026-27

A £1,430

B £1,668

C £1,907

D £2,145

E £2,622

F £3,098

G £3,575

H £4,290

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

Coseley 0.5 mi

Tipton 1.2 mi

Dudley Port 2.1 mi

J9 M6 4.1 mi

J10 M6 4.3 mi

J9 M6 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 12

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3

Retail Shopping Adequate 9

Takeaways Some 2

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£223,250	108
Detached	£286,500	15
Semi-detached	£223,250	60
Terraced	£201,500	28

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Coseley a nice place to live?

Yes, Coseley is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Coseley is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Coseley?

Coseley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 3,421 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coseley?

Among the top-rated schools in Coseley are Manor Primary School, Beacon Hill Academy and Bishop Milner Catholic College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 26 rated schools in Coseley in total.

What are house prices like in Coseley?

The current median house price in Coseley is £223,250, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £286,500, semi-detached £223,250, terraced £201,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 108 sales recorded in the past 12 months.