Baildon vs Batley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 53% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Batley
£192,201
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Batley
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Batley
89.5%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Batley
467.6
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Batley
70
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Batley
£30,262
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Batley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,201 versus £293,681 in Baildon. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Batley it is a flat at £90,579.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 66% pricier in Baildon (£216,837 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.2 offences per 1,000 people, Batley is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Baildon's 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Batley 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 HumberSchool quality favours Baildon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 89.5% in Batley.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Batley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 23 |
| Primary | 4 | 20 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 89.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Batley enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Baildon lags behind at 456.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 99.1% in Batley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 92.2% in Batley.
Batley is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (468 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Batley is band C (score 70), ahead of Baildon's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,180 in Batley. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Batley.
Batley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baildon has a population of 17,056 while Batley has 44,494. Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 40.9 in Batley. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 55.8% in Batley.
| Indicator | Baildon | Batley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 44,494 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £30,261.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 61.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 32.3% |
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