Balderton vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Balderton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Calverton commands an average of £299,785, compared with £221,671 in Balderton – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Calverton (£185,589 vs £141,184).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Balderton prices grew faster — 30% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balderton and Calverton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Balderton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Calverton. There are 3 schools in Balderton and 4 in Calverton.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Balderton | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.2 Mbps in Balderton and 259.5 Mbps in Calverton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 44% in Calverton.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (445 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Calverton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Balderton averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,196 in Calverton. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Calverton.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £28,590 in Calverton. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 45.5 in Calverton. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 71.4% in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 57.1% in Calverton.
| Indicator | Balderton | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 7,318 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 30.4% |
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