Albrighton vs Perton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Perton offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Albrighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Albrighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Albrighton
£332,275
Perton
£315,471
Crime Rate
Albrighton
48.3
Perton
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Albrighton
100.0%
Perton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Albrighton
375
Perton
437.4
EPC Rating
Albrighton
69.8
Perton
69.3
Median Income
Albrighton
£30,205
Perton
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Perton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £315,471 versus £332,275 in Albrighton. The most affordable entry point in Albrighton is a flat at £174,400, while in Perton it is a flat at £96,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 81% pricier in Albrighton (£174,400 vs £96,560).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Albrighton is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Perton's 64.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Albrighton is violent-crime, while in Perton 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 favours Albrighton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Perton.
Albrighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Perton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Albrighton | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Perton enjoy 437.4 Mbps on average, while Albrighton lags behind at 375.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Albrighton and 96.9% in Perton. Gigabit availability stands at 70.7% in Albrighton and 85.3% in Perton.
Perton is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (437 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Albrighton is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Perton's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Albrighton and £1,279 in Perton. 61.7% of homes in Albrighton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Perton.
Albrighton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Albrighton has a population of 6,983 while Perton has 9,302. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Albrighton and £29,789.3 in Perton. The median age is 48 in Albrighton and 45.7 in Perton. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Albrighton and 54.6% in Perton.
| Indicator | Albrighton | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 9,302 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 29.4% |
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