Batley vs Calverley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 43% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Calverley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Calverley
£336,920
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Calverley
115.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Calverley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Calverley
489.7
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Calverley
71.4
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Calverley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Batley is £192,201, which is 43% less than Calverley at £336,920. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Calverley it is a flat at £245,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Calverley (£245,000 vs £90,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Calverley prices grew faster — 31% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.2 offences per 1,000 people, Batley is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Calverley's 115.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Calverley 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 89.5% in Batley. Batley has 23 schools in total, while Calverley has 2.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calverley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Calverley offers faster average downloads at 489.7 Mbps, compared to 467.6 Mbps in Batley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 99.5% in Calverley. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 97.5% in Calverley.
Calverley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (490 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Calverley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Batley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,138 in Calverley. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Calverley.
Calverley has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Calverley and £30,261.5 in Batley. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 40.1 in Calverley. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.8% in Calverley. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 57% in Calverley.
| Indicator | Batley | Calverley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 3,988 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 34.7% |
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