Calverley vs Cleckheaton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleckheaton is about 52% cheaper on average. Cleckheaton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Calverley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calverley
£336,920
Cleckheaton
£221,889
Crime Rate
Calverley
115.8
Cleckheaton
89.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calverley
100.0%
Cleckheaton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Calverley
489.7
Cleckheaton
455.8
EPC Rating
Calverley
71.4
Cleckheaton
68.5
Median Income
Calverley
£31,465
Cleckheaton
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Cleckheaton is £221,889, which is 52% less than Calverley at £336,920. The most affordable entry point in Calverley is a flat at £245,000, while in Cleckheaton it is a flat at £114,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 114% pricier in Calverley (£245,000 vs £114,339).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleckheaton prices grew faster — 35% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.1 offences per 1,000 people, Cleckheaton is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Calverley's 115.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Calverley is violent-crime, while in Cleckheaton 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 HumberCalverley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Cleckheaton. Calverley has 2 schools in total, while Cleckheaton has 4.
Calverley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleckheaton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Calverley | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Calverley offers faster average downloads at 489.7 Mbps, compared to 455.8 Mbps in Cleckheaton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.5% of premises in Calverley and 97.2% in Cleckheaton. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Calverley and 89.8% in Cleckheaton.
Calverley is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (490 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Calverley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Cleckheaton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Calverley and £1,279 in Cleckheaton. 65.3% of homes in Calverley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Cleckheaton.
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 Cleckheaton. The median age is 40.1 in Calverley and 42.5 in Cleckheaton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Calverley and 55.5% in Cleckheaton. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Calverley versus 65% in Cleckheaton.
| Indicator | Calverley | Cleckheaton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,988 | 11,607 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 30.4% |
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