Barugh Green and Redbrook vs Batley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Batley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barugh Green And Redbrook edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£255,492
Batley
£192,201
Crime Rate
Barugh Green and Redbrook
94.8
Batley
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barugh Green and Redbrook
100.0%
Batley
89.5%
Avg Download Speed
Barugh Green and Redbrook
418.4
Batley
467.6
EPC Rating
Barugh Green and Redbrook
70.3
Batley
70
Median Income
Barugh Green and Redbrook
£29,780
Batley
£30,262
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £192,201, Batley undercuts Barugh Green And Redbrook (£255,492) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barugh Green And Redbrook is a terraced at £159,231, while in Batley it is a flat at £90,579.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Barugh Green And Redbrook (£159,231 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% 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 Barugh Green And Redbrook at 94.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barugh Green And Redbrook 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Barugh Green And Redbrook, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Batley, which has 23 schools, the figure is 89.5%.
Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Batley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 23 |
| Primary | 2 | 20 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 89.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Batley averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Barugh Green And Redbrook's 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 99.1% in Batley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 92.2% in Batley.
Batley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (468 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barugh Green And Redbrook leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Batley averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £1,180 in Batley. 60.8% of homes in Barugh Green And Redbrook have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Batley.
Barugh Green And Redbrook has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. The median age is 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 40.9 in Batley. Owner-occupancy is 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook versus 61.2% in Batley. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook and 55.8% in Batley.
| Indicator | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Batley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,545 | 44,494 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,779.5 | £30,261.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.5% | 61.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 32.3% |
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