Perton vs Telford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Telford is about 28% cheaper on average. Perton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Perton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Perton
£315,471
Telford
£246,018
Crime Rate
Perton
64.5
Telford
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Perton
100.0%
Telford
77.5%
Avg Download Speed
Perton
437.4
Telford
416.9
EPC Rating
Perton
69.3
Telford
75.1
Median Income
Perton
£29,789
Telford
£29,745
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Telford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £246,018 versus £315,471 in Perton. The most affordable entry point in Perton is a flat at £96,560, while in Telford it is a flat at £107,403.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Perton (£257,050 vs £206,012).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Perton prices grew faster — 79% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Perton (64.5 per 1,000) compared to Telford (74.9 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Perton is violent-crime, while in Telford 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 77.5% in Telford.
Perton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Telford School Inspection Breakdown
77.5% of 53 schools (43 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Perton | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 53 |
| Primary | 2 | 43 |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Perton enjoy 437.4 Mbps on average, while Telford lags behind at 416.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Perton and 98% in Telford. Gigabit availability stands at 85.3% in Perton and 76% in Telford.
Perton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (437 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Telford is band C (score 75.1), ahead of Perton's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Perton and £1,005 in Telford. 59.9% of homes in Perton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 78.1% in Telford.
Telford has more energy-efficient housing — 78.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Perton has a population of 9,302 while Telford has 156,326. Median household income is £29,789.3 in Perton and £29,745 in Telford. The median age is 45.7 in Perton and 41.5 in Telford. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Perton and 57.5% in Telford.
| Indicator | Perton | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,302 | 156,326 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,789.3 | £29,745 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 59.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 26.1% |
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