Addingham vs Calverley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Calverley offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Calverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Calverley
£336,920
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Calverley
115.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Calverley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Calverley
489.7
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Calverley
71.4
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Calverley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Calverley is £336,920, which is 17% less than Addingham at £395,257. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Calverley it is a flat at £245,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Calverley (£245,000 vs £179,397).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calverley prices grew faster — 31% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Calverley (115.8 per 1,000) compared to Addingham (119.5 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Calverley 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 Yorkshire and the HumberAddingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Calverley. Addingham has 1 schools in total, while Calverley has 2.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calverley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Calverley offers faster average downloads at 489.7 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Addingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 99.5% in Calverley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 97.5% in Calverley.
Calverley is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (490 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Calverley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Addingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,138 in Calverley. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Calverley.
Calverley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Calverley and £29,804.9 in Addingham. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 40.1 in Calverley. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.8% in Calverley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 57% in Calverley.
| Indicator | Addingham | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 3,988 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 34.7% |
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