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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Calverton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Calverton at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Calverton
Total Schools174
Primary143
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Calverton
Population52,3597,318
Median Age40.845.5
Median Household Income£28,568.5£28,590
Employment Rate52.5%57.1%
Owner Occupied58.2%71.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%30.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Calverton?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Calverton are approximately 9.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Calverton?
Calverton is cheaper, with an average house price of £299,785.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Calverton safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Calverton?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Calverton?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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