Bramhope vs Calverley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Calverley wins on house prices with a 62% gap. Calverley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bramhope
£546,369
Calverley
£336,920
Crime Rate
Bramhope
116.2
Calverley
115.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramhope
N/A
Calverley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bramhope
433.9
Calverley
489.7
EPC Rating
Bramhope
71.4
Calverley
71.4
Median Income
Bramhope
£31,465
Calverley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bramhope commands an average of £546,369, compared with £336,920 in Calverley – a difference of 62%. The most affordable entry point in Bramhope is a terraced at £300,000, while in Calverley it is a flat at £245,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Bramhope (£460,942 vs £330,321).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calverley prices grew faster — 31% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Calverley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 115.8 per 1,000 versus 116.2 per 1,000 in Bramhope. The most common crime category in Bramhope 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bramhope and Calverley. Bramhope has 1 schools and Calverley has 2 schools.
Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown
Calverley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramhope | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 489.7 Mbps in Calverley and 433.9 Mbps in Bramhope. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bramhope and 99.5% in Calverley. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Bramhope and 97.5% in Calverley.
Calverley is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (490 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bramhope leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Calverley averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Bramhope and £1,138 in Calverley. 65.3% of homes in Bramhope have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Calverley.
Bramhope has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Bramhope and £31,465 in Calverley. The median age is 40.1 in Bramhope and 40.1 in Calverley. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Bramhope versus 57% in Calverley. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bramhope and 56.8% in Calverley.
| Indicator | Bramhope | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,004 | 3,988 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.7% |
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