Alfreton vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Alfreton wins on house prices with a 20% gap. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £240,964, Alfreton undercuts Calverton (£299,785) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Calverton (£236,183 vs £179,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alfreton and Calverton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Alfreton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Calverton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calverton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Alfreton averages 407.9 Mbps – ahead of Calverton's 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 44% in Calverton.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (408 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Calverton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Alfreton averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,196 in Calverton. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Calverton.
Calverton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,590 in Calverton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.5 in Calverton. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 71.4% in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 57.1% in Calverton.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 7,318 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 30.4% |
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