Perton's a Civil Parish in South Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, England, situated to the west of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, and to the south of Codsall. Overview The original Perton was a long row of exclusive houses situated along the road from Wolverhampton to Pattingham, along a hilltop known as Perton Ridge. Supposedly 'Perton' derives its name from 'Pear Town' - in reference to the pear trees that grow in the area - and this's reflected on local school crests. In the 1970s and… (More on Perton)