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West Coseley

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About

West Coseley sits within the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley in the Black Country. The area is largely residential, with rows of terraced housing and pockets of council-built homes that date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Local shopping parades, a primary school and a community centre provide day-to-day services, while bus routes link the neighbourhood to Dudley town centre and Wolverhampton. Nearby Coseley railway station gives rail access on services running between Wolverhampton and Birmingham, used by commuters and students alike.

The landscape still shows traces of its industrial past: street patterns and some back lanes follow former mineral tramways that served local pits and foundries. Small public greens, allotments and community playing fields sit alongside converted former industrial sites. Local clubs and volunteer groups run events in the community centre and on the playing fields, keeping local networks active. For residents the area is defined more by those practical landmarks and networks than by a single tourist draw, and daily life reflects its history as part of the Black Country working landscape.

Area overview

On average West Coseley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Coseley is £45,319 per year. There are 3 schools in West Coseley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Coseley is home to around 9,019 people, with a population density of about 4,149.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Coseley Population
9,019
Population density
4,149 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.38(-21%)
Shoplifting
17.3(+99%)
Vehicle crime
10.87(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.43(+16%)
Burglary
6.43(+58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,000
88.66%
Indian
257
2.85%
Other White
140
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
131
1.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
90
1%
Total population: 9,023

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,966
26.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,488
20.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,285
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,092
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
870
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,434

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,625
42.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,109
29.04%
Social rents from council
520
13.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
390
10.21%
Other social rented
85
2.23%
Total households: 3,819

Property prices in West Coseley

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £219,000 in West Coseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £367,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Coseley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Coseley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced16£202,500
Semi-Detached40£218,000
Flats2£87,050
Detached14£248,500

10 years median price trend in West Coseley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Coseley.

All postcodes in West Coseley

WV149AJ

Paul Street

WV149AR

Elmdale Road

WV149ET

Hurst Road

WV149HF

Bourne Street

WV149HX

Horace Street

WV149JS

Nicholds Close

WV149LP

Ebenezer Street

WV149TW

Hockley Road

WV149JE

Branfield Close

DY14JS

Oakfield Avenue

DY14LA

Claycroft Terrace

DY31AP

Helmsdale Way

WV149EA

Vicarage Road

WV149EZ

Priory Field Close

WV149JZ

Evergreen Close

WV149AH

Oldfield Road

WV149JN

Bank Street

WV149JP

Bank Street

WV149LY

Crowesbridge Mews

WV149QL

Somerford Way

WV149TJ

Beechfield Grove

WV149HG

Rifle Street

WV149LW

Bank Street

DY14PF

Carlton Close

WV149JY

Hampton Street

WV149NX

Fullwoods End

DY14LJ

Sedgley Road

WV149AY

Andersleigh Drive

WV149LF

Hospital Lane

WV149QZ

Upper Ettingshall Road

WV149TL

Acacia Drive

WV149TS

Greenoak Crescent

WV149TX

Cedar Avenue

WV149UB

Bancroft Close

DY14JT

Bramford Drive

DY14PB

Masefield Avenue

WV149HL

King Street

WV149HW

Glenfern Road

WV149HZ

Hollywell Street

WV149JJ

Birmingham New Road

WV149TA

Oak Street

WV149TP

Maple Close

WV149TQ

Chad Road

DY14JN

Park Road

DY14JP

Rosalind Avenue

DY14LZ

Bermuda Close

DY14NG

Sedgley Road

DY14NW

Vicarage Road West

DY31AH

Reynards Close

WV149HJ

Caddick Street

WV149JW

Henne Drive

WV149JT

Hayward Street

DY14PA

Windmill View

WV149AG

Paul Street

WV149AZ

Ellenvale Close

WV149ED

Bronwen Road

WV149JQ

Evergreen Close

WV149RB

Flaxen Field

DY14JR

Hilary Crescent

DY14LQ

Sedgley Road

WV149LL

Paget Close

WV149QE

Birmingham New Road

WV149QH

Berrington Drive

WV149DD

Castle Street

DY14LP

Wren Street

DY14LU

Dawlish Road

DY14LY

Chartwell Close

DY14NX

Bennett Avenue

DY14PD

Birmingham New Road

WV149AL

Thames Gardens

WV149EX

Hurst Road

WV149QJ

Barnesmeadow Place

WV149QQ

Breen Rydding Drive

WV149TD

Grange Road

WV149TF

Chad Road

WV149QY

Upper Ettingshall Road

DY14LX

Duncroft Walk

DY14NJ

Regent Street

DY31AF

Bourne Street

WV149AU

Elmdale Road

WV149QA

Rowan Crescent

WV149QB

Birmingham New Road

WV149SZ

Mason Street

DY31AQ

Parkes Lane

WV149DW

Castle Street

WV149EG

Beddow Avenue

WV149TR

Lansdowne Close

WV149JG

Bond Street

DY31AR

Westerdale Close

WV149JR

Mount Pleasant Street

WV149JD

Hurst Road

DY31AN

Upper Gornal & Woodsetton

WV149AQ

Queens Crescent

WV149JH

Ivyhouse Lane

WV149LE

Providence Row

WV149LJ

Ebenezer Street

WV149QN

Breen Rydding Drive

DY14LL

Sedgley Road

DY31AJ

Jesson Road

WV149AX

Quilter Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.