Batley vs Castleford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Batley offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Castleford
£209,081
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Castleford
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Castleford
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Castleford
464.2
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Castleford
70.9
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Castleford
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Batley is £192,201, which is 8% less than Castleford at £209,081. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Castleford it is a flat at £106,662.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Batley (£353,040 vs £297,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Castleford prices grew faster — 37% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Batley (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Castleford (108.4 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Castleford 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 HumberBatley has 89.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Castleford. Batley has 23 schools in total, while Castleford has 15.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Castleford School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Castleford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 15 |
| Primary | 20 | 13 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Batley offers faster average downloads at 467.6 Mbps, compared to 464.2 Mbps in Castleford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 96.5% in Castleford. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 91.8% in Castleford.
Batley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (468 vs 464 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Castleford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Batley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,132 in Castleford. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Castleford.
Castleford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,276 in Castleford and £30,261.5 in Batley. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 41.5 in Castleford. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 57% in Castleford. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 59.8% in Castleford.
| Indicator | Batley | Castleford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 45,363 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 29.5% |
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