Brighouse vs Calverley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Brighouse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Brighouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brighouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brighouse
£223,810
Calverley
£336,920
Crime Rate
Brighouse
106.5
Calverley
115.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brighouse
100.0%
Calverley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brighouse
452.9
Calverley
489.7
EPC Rating
Brighouse
68.5
Calverley
71.4
Median Income
Brighouse
£29,592
Calverley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Calverley commands an average of £336,920, compared with £223,810 in Brighouse – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Brighouse is a flat at £121,632, while in Calverley it is a flat at £245,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Calverley (£245,000 vs £121,632).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calverley prices grew faster — 31% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBrighouse has a crime rate of 106.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Calverley at 115.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brighouse 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Brighouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Calverley. There are 15 schools in Brighouse and 2 in Calverley.
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 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 | Brighouse | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 2 |
| Primary | 12 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 489.7 Mbps in Calverley and 452.9 Mbps in Brighouse. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Brighouse and 99.5% in Calverley. Gigabit availability stands at 89.2% in Brighouse and 97.5% in Calverley.
Calverley is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (490 vs 453 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Calverley, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Brighouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Brighouse and £1,138 in Calverley. 54.2% of homes in Brighouse 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 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Calverley and £29,591.5 in Brighouse. The median age is 42.5 in Brighouse and 40.1 in Calverley. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Brighouse and 56.8% in Calverley. Owner-occupancy is 65% in Brighouse versus 57% in Calverley. Brighouse has a population of 33,159 and Calverley has 3,988.
| Indicator | Brighouse | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,159 | 3,988 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,591.5 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 34.7% |
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