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Broseley vs Perton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Broseley 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.

Of 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.

MetricBroseleyPerton
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands50%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.

IndicatorBroseleyPerton
Population5,5969,302
Median Age48.145.7
Median Household Income£29,576£29,789.3
Employment Rate56%54.6%
Owner Occupied68.6%66%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%29.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broseley and Perton?
Broseley and Perton are approximately 11.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broseley or Perton?
Broseley is cheaper, with an average house price of £281,884.
Is Broseley or Perton safer?
Broseley has the lower crime rate at 48.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broseley or Perton?
Perton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Broseley or Perton?
Perton has faster average broadband at 437.4 Mbps.

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