Bloxwich vs Perton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bloxwich is about 22% cheaper on average. Perton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Perton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Perton
£315,471
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Perton
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Perton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Perton
437.4
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Perton
69.3
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Perton
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bloxwich is £244,941, which is 22% less than Perton at £315,471. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Perton it is a flat at £96,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Bloxwich (£212,345 vs £158,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Perton (64.5 per 1,000) compared to Bloxwich (90.5 per 1,000), a 40% difference. The most common crime category in Bloxwich 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 MidlandsPerton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.2% in Bloxwich. Bloxwich has 19 schools in total, while Perton has 3.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 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 | Bloxwich | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 3 |
| Primary | 17 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bloxwich offers faster average downloads at 450.9 Mbps, compared to 437.4 Mbps in Perton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 96.9% in Perton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 85.3% in Perton.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (451 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Perton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Bloxwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,279 in Perton. 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich 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 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,789.3 in Perton and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 45.7 in Perton. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 54.6% in Perton. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Bloxwich versus 66% in Perton.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 9,302 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 29.4% |
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