Town Pop. 223

Living in Old Perton: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Old Perton scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the WV6 postcode district, Old Perton ranks 4th.

Against the wider WV6 district average of 63/100, that is 19 points below. On schools specifically, Old Perton sits 43 points below the WV6 district figure of 75/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV6 postcode district.

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Old Perton scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
713 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 70 crimes
↑ 843% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 578% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1949% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 1208% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 625% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Collet Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Letchmere Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.064 · PM2.5 6.22 · PM10 11.223 µg/m³
75
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Wightwick Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital4.8 mi
Russells Hall Hospital6.8 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital8.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryTamar Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,617 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
11
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired31%Student3.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax South Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,543
B £1,800
C £2,057
D £2,314
E £2,828
F £3,342
G £3,857
H £4,628
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Codsall 2.9 mi
Bilbrook 3 mi
Albrighton 3.9 mi
J2 M54 4.9 mi
J3 M54 5.5 mi
J2 M54 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Old Perton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Perton 65 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pattingham 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 2.6 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wombourne 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wolverhampton 66 4.2 mi away ⇄
Albrighton 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ackleton 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Claverley 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Shropshire) 36 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Perton a nice place to live?

Old Perton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Old Perton is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Old Perton?

Old Perton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Old Perton?

Among the top-rated schools in Old Perton is Wightwick Hall School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Old Perton in total.

Old Perton in context

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Postcode districts in Old Perton

WV6 63 ⇄

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