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Burley in Wharfedale vs Calverley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Calverley is about 35% cheaper on average. Calverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burley In Wharfedale edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Burley in Wharfedale

£454,783

Calverley

£336,920

Crime Rate

Burley in Wharfedale

119.5

Calverley

115.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Burley in Wharfedale

100.0%

Calverley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Burley in Wharfedale

365.1

Calverley

489.7

EPC Rating

Burley in Wharfedale

70.3

Calverley

71.4

Median Income

Burley in Wharfedale

£29,805

Calverley

£31,465

The average house price in Calverley is £336,920, which is 35% less than Burley In Wharfedale at £454,783. The most affordable entry point in Burley In Wharfedale is a flat at £214,143, while in Calverley it is a flat at £245,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 48% pricier in Burley In Wharfedale (£488,225 vs £330,321).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Burley In Wharfedale prices grew faster — 42% vs 31%.

Crime is lower in Calverley (115.8 per 1,000) compared to Burley In Wharfedale (119.5 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Burley In Wharfedale 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.

Burley In Wharfedale has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Calverley. Burley In Wharfedale has 2 schools in total, while Calverley has 2.

Burley in Wharfedale School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Calverley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBurley in WharfedaleCalverley
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Calverley offers faster average downloads at 489.7 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Burley In Wharfedale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Burley In Wharfedale and 99.5% in Calverley. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Burley In Wharfedale and 97.5% in Calverley.

Calverley is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (490 vs 365 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Calverley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Burley In Wharfedale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Burley In Wharfedale and £1,138 in Calverley. 60.1% of homes in Burley In Wharfedale 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 60.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,465 in Calverley and £29,804.9 in Burley In Wharfedale. The median age is 46.2 in Burley In Wharfedale and 40.1 in Calverley. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Burley In Wharfedale and 56.8% in Calverley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Burley In Wharfedale versus 57% in Calverley.

IndicatorBurley in WharfedaleCalverley
Population6,8063,988
Median Age46.240.1
Median Household Income£29,804.9£31,465
Employment Rate56.4%56.8%
Owner Occupied66.4%57%
Degree-Level Qualified33.5%34.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Burley In Wharfedale and Calverley?
Burley In Wharfedale and Calverley are approximately 6.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Burley In Wharfedale or Calverley?
Calverley is cheaper, with an average house price of £336,920.
Is Burley In Wharfedale or Calverley safer?
Calverley has the lower crime rate at 115.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Burley In Wharfedale or Calverley?
Burley In Wharfedale has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Burley In Wharfedale or Calverley?
Calverley has faster average broadband at 489.7 Mbps.

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