Aldridge vs Perton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Perton offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Perton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Perton
£315,471
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Perton
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Perton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Perton
437.4
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Perton
69.3
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Perton
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Perton is £315,471, which is 12% less than Aldridge at £354,442. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Perton it is a flat at £96,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 70% pricier in Aldridge (£163,811 vs £96,560).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 64.5 offences per 1,000 people, Perton is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Aldridge's 90.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge 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 MidlandsAldridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Perton. Aldridge has 6 schools in total, while Perton has 3.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Aldridge | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Perton offers faster average downloads at 437.4 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 96.9% in Perton. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 85.3% in Perton.
Perton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (437 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aldridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Perton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,279 in Perton. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Perton.
Perton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £29,789.3 in Perton. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 45.7 in Perton. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 54.6% in Perton. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 66% in Perton.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 9,302 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 29.4% |
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