Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Calverton wins on house prices with a 7% gap. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Beeston (broxtowe) commands an average of £320,616, compared with £299,785 in Calverton – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£154,053 vs £112,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Calverton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Beeston (broxtowe), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Calverton. There are 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe) and 4 in Calverton.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 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 | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 4 |
| Primary | 14 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 466.7 Mbps in Beeston (broxtowe) and 259.5 Mbps in Calverton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 44% in Calverton.
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 80% on average download speed (467 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Calverton, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,196 in Calverton. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) 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 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,590 in Calverton and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 45.5 in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 57.1% in Calverton. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 71.4% in Calverton. Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 and Calverton has 7,318.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 7,318 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 30.4% |
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