Burntwood vs Perton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burntwood offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burntwood
£278,343
Perton
£315,471
Crime Rate
Burntwood
55.2
Perton
64.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burntwood
100.0%
Perton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burntwood
464.1
Perton
437.4
EPC Rating
Burntwood
70.9
Perton
69.3
Median Income
Burntwood
£34,517
Perton
£29,789
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Burntwood is £278,343, which is 12% less than Perton at £315,471. The most affordable entry point in Burntwood is a flat at £131,035, while in Perton it is a flat at £96,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Burntwood (£224,003 vs £158,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.2 offences per 1,000 people, Burntwood is the safer of the two – 17% lower than Perton's 64.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burntwood 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 MidlandsBurntwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Perton. Burntwood has 10 schools in total, while Perton has 3.
Burntwood 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 | Burntwood | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burntwood offers faster average downloads at 464.1 Mbps, compared to 437.4 Mbps in Perton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.4% of premises in Burntwood and 96.9% in Perton. Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Burntwood and 85.3% in Perton.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (464 vs 437 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burntwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Perton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,287 in Burntwood and £1,279 in Perton. 63% of homes in Burntwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Perton.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £29,789.3 in Perton. The median age is 46.5 in Burntwood and 45.7 in Perton. Employment rates stand at 57% in Burntwood and 54.6% in Perton. Owner-occupancy is 73.3% in Burntwood versus 66% in Perton.
| Indicator | Burntwood | Perton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,172 | 9,302 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,517 | £29,789.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.6% | 29.4% |
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