Brierley Hill vs Perton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brierley Hill is about 32% cheaper on average. Perton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Perton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Perton
£315,471
Crime Rate
Brierley Hill
74.7
Perton
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Perton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierley Hill
450.4
Perton
437.4
EPC Rating
Brierley Hill
69.1
Perton
69.3
Median Income
Brierley Hill
£30,191
Perton
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Brierley Hill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £215,206 versus £315,471 in Perton. The most affordable entry point in Brierley Hill is a flat at £98,253, while in Perton it is a flat at £96,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Perton (£257,050 vs £201,998).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 59%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Perton (64.5 per 1,000) compared to Brierley Hill (74.7 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Brierley Hill 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 Perton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 71.4% in Brierley Hill.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 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 | Brierley Hill | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 9 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brierley Hill enjoy 450.4 Mbps on average, while Perton lags behind at 437.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Brierley Hill and 96.9% in Perton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Brierley Hill and 85.3% in Perton.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (450 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Perton is band C (score 69.3), ahead of Brierley Hill's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Brierley Hill and £1,279 in Perton. 56.7% of homes in Brierley Hill 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 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brierley Hill has a population of 32,311 while Perton has 9,302. Median household income is £30,191 in Brierley Hill and £29,789.3 in Perton. The median age is 43.9 in Brierley Hill and 45.7 in Perton. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Brierley Hill and 54.6% in Perton.
| Indicator | Brierley Hill | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 9,302 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 29.4% |
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