Blackheath vs Perton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Perton wins on house prices with a 184% gap. Perton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Perton
£315,471
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Perton
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Perton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Perton
437.4
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Perton
69.3
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Perton
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Blackheath commands an average of £894,432, compared with £315,471 in Perton – a difference of 184%. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Perton it is a flat at £96,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 552% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £96,560).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Perton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.5 per 1,000 versus 95.1 per 1,000 in Blackheath. The most common crime category in Blackheath 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Blackheath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Perton. There are 1 schools in Blackheath and 3 in Perton.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Blackheath | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath and 437.4 Mbps in Perton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 96.9% in Perton. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 85.3% in Perton.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (439 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Perton, scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,279 in Perton. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath 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 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,789.3 in Perton and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 45.7 in Perton. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 54.6% in Perton. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 66% in Perton. Blackheath has a population of 6,950 and Perton has 9,302.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 9,302 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 29.4% |
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