Calverley vs Guiseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Calverley is about 3% cheaper on average. Calverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Calverley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Calverley
£336,920
Guiseley
£346,397
Crime Rate
Calverley
115.8
Guiseley
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Calverley
100.0%
Guiseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Calverley
489.7
Guiseley
420.4
EPC Rating
Calverley
71.4
Guiseley
71.4
Median Income
Calverley
£31,465
Guiseley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Calverley is £336,920, which is 3% less than Guiseley at £346,397. The most affordable entry point in Calverley is a flat at £245,000, while in Guiseley it is a flat at £170,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Calverley (£245,000 vs £170,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calverley prices grew faster — 31% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 115.8 offences per 1,000 people, Calverley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Guiseley's 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Calverley is violent-crime, while in Guiseley 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 100% in Guiseley. Calverley has 2 schools in total, while Guiseley has 4.
Calverley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Calverley | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Calverley offers faster average downloads at 489.7 Mbps, compared to 420.4 Mbps in Guiseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.5% of premises in Calverley and 94.5% in Guiseley. Gigabit availability stands at 97.5% in Calverley and 79.6% in Guiseley.
Calverley is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (490 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Calverley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Guiseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Calverley and £1,138 in Guiseley. 65.3% of homes in Calverley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Guiseley.
Calverley 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 Calverley and £31,465 in Guiseley. The median age is 40.1 in Calverley and 40.1 in Guiseley. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Calverley and 56.8% in Guiseley. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Calverley versus 57% in Guiseley.
| Indicator | Calverley | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,988 | 12,462 |
| 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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