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Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Waverley and Catcliffe

A snapshot of life in Waverley and Catcliffe, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Waverley and Catcliffe is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 4,229. The average house price is £278,628 and the overall crime rate is 91.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Waverley and Catcliffe ranks

Population

4,229

Avg House Price

£278,628

Crime Rate

91.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

460 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,075.5

Median Age

42.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Waverley And Catcliffe's detached homes (£372,765) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£125,553).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Waverley And Catcliffe prices have fallen 6% over the last 9 years (£296,004 → £278,628).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£372,765£372,50063
Semi-Detached£247,085£270,00061
Terraced£212,012£222,50032
Flat£125,553£132,50015

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Waverley and Catcliffe is 91.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Waverley And Catcliffe: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Catcliffe Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Waverley Primary AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Waverley And Catcliffe averages 460 Mbps — 360% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Waverley And Catcliffe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70
% Rated C or Above62%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,063

Demographics & Economy

Population4,229
Median Age42.2
Median Household Income£29,075.5
Employment Rate53.8%
Owner Occupied61%
Degree-Level Qualified28.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Waverley And Catcliffe?
The average house price in Waverley And Catcliffe is £278,628 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Waverley And Catcliffe?
The most affordable entry point in Waverley And Catcliffe is a flat, with an average price of £125,553.
Is Waverley And Catcliffe a safe place to live?
Waverley And Catcliffe has a recorded crime rate of 91.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Waverley And Catcliffe?
Waverley And Catcliffe has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Waverley And Catcliffe?
Average broadband download speeds in Waverley And Catcliffe are around 460 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.4% of premises.
How big is Waverley And Catcliffe?
Waverley And Catcliffe is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 4,229.

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