Town Pop. 8,736

Living in Perton: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Perton scores 65/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Perton most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Among the 6 scored places sharing the WV6 postcode district, Perton ranks 2nd.

On schools specifically, Perton sits 13 points below the WV6 district figure of 75/100. That sits 15 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (99) and safety (90) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV6 postcode district.

65
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 233 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Public order 34 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 87 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tamar Grove 62 crimes
  2. 2 Churnet Grove 30 crimes
  3. 3 Spenser Avenue 22 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
62
10 schools in area · 36 within 4km
1Outstanding8Good1Inadequate
  • Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Christ Church (Church of England) Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Perton First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Perton Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Perton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Regis Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tettenhall Wood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wightwick Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Woodthorne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Smestow AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital4 mi
Russells Hall Hospital6.7 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital8.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,031 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 181 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.8%Retired27.5%Student3.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
50
Bilbrook 2.1 mi
Codsall 2.2 mi
Wolverhampton 3.5 mi
J2 M54 3.8 mi
J2 M54 4.7 mi
J1 M54 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £261,500 74
Detached £330,000 36
Semi-detached £235,000 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£192k £242k £294k £344k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Old Perton 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pattingham 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wolverhampton 66 3.1 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 3.4 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wombourne 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Albrighton 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Himley 51 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Perton a nice place to live?

Yes, Perton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Perton is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Perton?

Perton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 461 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Perton?

Among the top-rated schools in Perton are Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School, Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School and Perton First School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Perton in total.

What are house prices like in Perton?

The current median house price in Perton is £261,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000, semi-detached £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 74 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Perton in context

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Postcode districts in Perton

WV6 63 ⇄

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