Barnsley vs Batley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Batley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barnsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnsley
£199,362
Batley
£192,201
Crime Rate
Barnsley
94.8
Batley
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnsley
100.0%
Batley
89.5%
Avg Download Speed
Barnsley
421.9
Batley
467.6
EPC Rating
Barnsley
70.2
Batley
70
Median Income
Barnsley
£30,472
Batley
£30,262
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Barnsley commands an average of £199,362, compared with £192,201 in Batley – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Barnsley is a flat at £99,003, while in Batley it is a flat at £90,579.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Batley (£214,111 vs £184,640).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnsley prices grew faster — 46% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBatley has a crime rate of 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Barnsley at 94.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barnsley 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Barnsley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 89.5% in Batley. There are 21 schools in Barnsley and 23 in Batley.
Barnsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (18 primary, 3 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 | Barnsley | Batley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 23 |
| Primary | 18 | 20 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 89.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.6 Mbps in Batley and 421.9 Mbps in Barnsley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in Barnsley and 99.1% in Batley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Barnsley and 92.2% in Batley.
Batley is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (468 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnsley, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Batley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,134 in Barnsley and £1,180 in Batley. 58.9% of homes in Barnsley 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 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,472 in Barnsley and £30,261.5 in Batley. The median age is 43.5 in Barnsley and 40.9 in Batley. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Barnsley and 55.8% in Batley. Owner-occupancy is 62.3% in Barnsley versus 61.2% in Batley. Barnsley has a population of 71,394 and Batley has 44,494.
| Indicator | Barnsley | Batley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,394 | 44,494 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,472 | £30,261.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.3% | 61.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.4% | 32.3% |
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