Borrowash vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Borrowash wins on house prices with a 9% gap. For families, Borrowash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borrowash
£273,570
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Borrowash
71.8
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borrowash
100.0%
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borrowash
410
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Borrowash
70.5
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Borrowash
£31,856
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £273,570, Borrowash undercuts Calverton (£299,785) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borrowash is a flat at £50,000, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Calverton (£112,750 vs £50,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borrowash prices grew faster — 29% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Borrowash and Calverton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Borrowash, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Calverton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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 | Borrowash | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Borrowash averages 410.0 Mbps – ahead of Calverton's 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Borrowash and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Borrowash and 44% in Calverton.
Borrowash is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (410 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Calverton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Borrowash averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Borrowash and £1,196 in Calverton. 60.4% of homes in Borrowash 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 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,856.2 in Borrowash and £28,590 in Calverton. The median age is 43.1 in Borrowash and 45.5 in Calverton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Borrowash versus 71.4% in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Borrowash and 57.1% in Calverton.
| Indicator | Borrowash | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,171 | 7,318 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 30.4% |
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