Calverley vs Crigglestone and Durkar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crigglestone And Durkar wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Crigglestone And Durkar has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Calverley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calverley
£336,920
Crigglestone and Durkar
£252,896
Crime Rate
Calverley
115.8
Crigglestone and Durkar
108.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calverley
100.0%
Crigglestone and Durkar
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calverley
489.7
Crigglestone and Durkar
418.5
EPC Rating
Calverley
71.4
Crigglestone and Durkar
69.7
Median Income
Calverley
£31,465
Crigglestone and Durkar
£29,539
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Calverley commands an average of £336,920, compared with £252,896 in Crigglestone And Durkar – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Calverley is a flat at £245,000, while in Crigglestone And Durkar it is a flat at £113,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 116% pricier in Calverley (£245,000 vs £113,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crigglestone And Durkar prices grew faster — 34% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Crigglestone And Durkar experience less crime overall, with a rate of 108.5 per 1,000 versus 115.8 per 1,000 in Calverley. The most common crime category in Calverley is violent-crime, while in Crigglestone And Durkar 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 Calverley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Crigglestone And Durkar. There are 2 schools in Calverley and 2 in Crigglestone And Durkar.
Calverley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crigglestone and Durkar School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Calverley | Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 489.7 Mbps in Calverley and 418.5 Mbps in Crigglestone And Durkar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.5% of premises in Calverley and 94.9% in Crigglestone And Durkar. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Calverley and 80.9% in Crigglestone And Durkar.
Calverley is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (490 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Calverley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Crigglestone And Durkar averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Calverley and £1,161 in Crigglestone And Durkar. 65.3% of homes in Calverley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.4% in Crigglestone And Durkar.
Calverley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Calverley and £29,539 in Crigglestone And Durkar. The median age is 40.1 in Calverley and 42.7 in Crigglestone And Durkar. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Calverley versus 63.5% in Crigglestone And Durkar. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Calverley and 56% in Crigglestone And Durkar.
| Indicator | Calverley | Crigglestone and Durkar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,988 | 6,371 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,539 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 25.9% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Calverley and Crigglestone And Durkar?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Calverley or Crigglestone And Durkar?
Is Calverley or Crigglestone And Durkar safer?
Which has better schools, Calverley or Crigglestone And Durkar?
Which has faster broadband, Calverley or Crigglestone And Durkar?
Keep exploring