Bottesford vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Calverton offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. For families, Bottesford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bottesford
£319,437
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Bottesford
59.8
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bottesford
100.0%
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bottesford
292.3
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Bottesford
70.7
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Bottesford
£28,724
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Calverton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £299,785 versus £319,437 in Bottesford. The most affordable entry point in Bottesford is a flat at £157,000, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Bottesford (£157,000 vs £112,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bottesford prices grew faster — 40% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bottesford and Calverton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Bottesford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Calverton.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 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 | Bottesford | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bottesford enjoy 292.3 Mbps on average, while Calverton lags behind at 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bottesford and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bottesford and 44% in Calverton.
Bottesford is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (292 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Calverton is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Bottesford's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bottesford and £1,196 in Calverton. 61% of homes in Bottesford 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% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bottesford has a population of 3,046 while Calverton has 7,318. Median household income is £28,723.8 in Bottesford and £28,590 in Calverton. The median age is 44.2 in Bottesford and 45.5 in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bottesford and 57.1% in Calverton.
| Indicator | Bottesford | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 7,318 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 30.4% |
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