Bradford vs Calverley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Bradford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 49% lower. Calverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Calverley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bradford
£170,910
Calverley
£336,920
Crime Rate
Bradford
119.6
Calverley
115.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradford
92.0%
Calverley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bradford
350.4
Calverley
489.7
EPC Rating
Bradford
69.2
Calverley
71.4
Median Income
Bradford
£27,514
Calverley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £170,910, Bradford undercuts Calverley (£336,920) by around 49% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bradford is a flat at £94,628, while in Calverley it is a flat at £245,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Calverley (£245,000 vs £94,628).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradford prices grew faster — 41% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCalverley has a crime rate of 115.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Bradford at 119.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bradford is violent-crime, while in Calverley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 122 schools in Bradford, 92% are in the top two inspection bands. In Calverley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bradford School Inspection Breakdown
92% of 122 schools (97 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calverley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bradford | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 122 | 2 |
| Primary | 97 | 2 |
| Secondary | 25 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 92% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Calverley averages 489.7 Mbps – ahead of Bradford's 350.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.1% of premises in Bradford and 99.5% in Calverley. Gigabit availability stands at 67.1% in Bradford and 97.5% in Calverley.
Calverley is the faster of the two by 40% on average download speed (490 vs 350 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Calverley, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bradford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Bradford and £1,138 in Calverley. 59.2% of homes in Bradford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Calverley.
Calverley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Calverley and £27,514 in Bradford. The median age is 39.2 in Bradford and 40.1 in Calverley. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Bradford and 56.8% in Calverley. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Bradford versus 57% in Calverley. Bradford has a population of 333,968 and Calverley has 3,988.
| Indicator | Bradford | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333,968 | 3,988 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.7% |
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