Batley vs Brighouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Batley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brighouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Brighouse
£223,810
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Brighouse
106.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Brighouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Brighouse
452.9
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Brighouse
68.5
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Brighouse
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Brighouse commands an average of £223,810, compared with £192,201 in Batley – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Brighouse it is a flat at £121,632.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Brighouse (£121,632 vs £90,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brighouse prices grew faster — 28% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBatley has a crime rate of 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19% lower than Brighouse at 106.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Brighouse 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 Brighouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 89.5% in Batley. There are 23 schools in Batley and 15 in Brighouse.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brighouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Brighouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 15 |
| Primary | 20 | 12 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.6 Mbps in Batley and 452.9 Mbps in Brighouse. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 95.7% in Brighouse. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 89.2% in Brighouse.
Batley is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (468 vs 453 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Batley, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Brighouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,279 in Brighouse. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Brighouse.
Batley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,591.5 in Brighouse. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 42.5 in Brighouse. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 55.5% in Brighouse. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 65% in Brighouse. Batley has a population of 44,494 and Brighouse has 33,159.
| Indicator | Batley | Brighouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 33,159 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 30.4% |
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