Batley vs Drighlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 34% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Drighlington
£290,841
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Drighlington
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Drighlington
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Drighlington
490.6
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Drighlington
69.7
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Drighlington
£29,346
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Batley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,201 versus £290,841 in Drighlington. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Drighlington it is a flat at £95,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Drighlington (£191,272 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Drighlington prices grew faster — 62% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Batley (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Drighlington (116.1 per 1,000), a 30% difference. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Drighlington 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 0% in Drighlington.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Drighlington School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 1 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Drighlington enjoy 490.6 Mbps on average, while Batley lags behind at 467.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 98.6% in Drighlington. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 98% in Drighlington.
Drighlington is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (491 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Batley is band C (score 70), ahead of Drighlington's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,174 in Drighlington. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.3% in Drighlington.
Batley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batley has a population of 44,494 while Drighlington has 5,280. Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,345.7 in Drighlington. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 40.3 in Drighlington. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 54.7% in Drighlington.
| Indicator | Batley | Drighlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 5,280 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 40.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,345.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 30.7% |
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