Batley vs Dodworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Batley offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Dodworth
£229,897
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Dodworth
95.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Dodworth
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Dodworth
418.4
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Dodworth
70.3
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Dodworth
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Batley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,201 versus £229,897 in Dodworth. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Dodworth it is a flat at £127,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Dodworth (£127,143 vs £90,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Batley prices grew faster — 22% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Batley (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Dodworth (95 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Dodworth 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 HumberSchool quality favours Batley: 89.5% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Dodworth.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dodworth School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Dodworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Batley enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Dodworth lags behind at 418.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 97.8% in Dodworth. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 80.5% in Dodworth.
Batley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (468 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dodworth is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Batley's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,130 in Dodworth. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Dodworth.
Dodworth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batley has a population of 44,494 while Dodworth has 5,981. Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,779.5 in Dodworth. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 43.2 in Dodworth. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.6% in Dodworth.
| Indicator | Batley | Dodworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 5,981 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 23.9% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Batley and Dodworth?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Batley or Dodworth?
Is Batley or Dodworth safer?
Which has better schools, Batley or Dodworth?
Which has faster broadband, Batley or Dodworth?
Keep exploring