Broseley vs Perton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Broseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Broseley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Perton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broseley
£281,884
Perton
£315,471
Crime Rate
Broseley
48.2
Perton
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broseley
50.0%
Perton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Broseley
256.4
Perton
437.4
EPC Rating
Broseley
69.1
Perton
69.3
Median Income
Broseley
£29,576
Perton
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £281,884, Broseley undercuts Perton (£315,471) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broseley is a flat at £149,500, while in Perton it is a flat at £96,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Broseley (£149,500 vs £96,560).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBroseley has a crime rate of 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Perton at 64.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broseley 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 MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Broseley, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Perton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Broseley School Inspection Breakdown
50% 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 | Broseley | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Perton averages 437.4 Mbps – ahead of Broseley's 256.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Broseley and 96.9% in Perton. Gigabit availability stands at 43.4% in Broseley and 85.3% in Perton.
Perton is the faster of the two by 71% on average download speed (437 vs 256 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Perton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Broseley averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Broseley and £1,279 in Perton. 59.2% of homes in Broseley 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 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,789.3 in Perton and £29,576 in Broseley. The median age is 48.1 in Broseley and 45.7 in Perton. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Broseley versus 66% in Perton. Employment rates stand at 56% in Broseley and 54.6% in Perton.
| Indicator | Broseley | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,596 | 9,302 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.4% |
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