Brownhills vs Perton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brownhills is about 20% cheaper on average. Perton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brownhills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brownhills
£253,612
Perton
£315,471
Crime Rate
Brownhills
90.6
Perton
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brownhills
100.0%
Perton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brownhills
449.4
Perton
437.4
EPC Rating
Brownhills
69.4
Perton
69.3
Median Income
Brownhills
£30,251
Perton
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Brownhills more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £253,612 versus £315,471 in Perton. The most affordable entry point in Brownhills is a flat at £114,071, while in Perton it is a flat at £96,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Brownhills (£221,321 vs £158,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 56%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 64.5 offences per 1,000 people, Perton is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Brownhills's 90.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brownhills 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 Brownhills: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Perton.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 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 | Brownhills | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brownhills enjoy 449.4 Mbps on average, while Perton lags behind at 437.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Brownhills and 96.9% in Perton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Brownhills and 85.3% in Perton.
Brownhills is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (449 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brownhills is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Perton's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,195 in Brownhills and £1,279 in Perton. 58.2% of homes in Brownhills 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 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brownhills has a population of 21,238 while Perton has 9,302. Median household income is £30,251 in Brownhills and £29,789.3 in Perton. The median age is 43.7 in Brownhills and 45.7 in Perton. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Brownhills and 54.6% in Perton.
| Indicator | Brownhills | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,238 | 9,302 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,251 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 29.4% |
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