Batley vs Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
£173,117
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
474.5
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
70.4
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Batley commands an average of £192,201, compared with £173,117 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley it is a terraced at £122,275.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Batley (£214,111 vs £163,355).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley prices grew faster — 71% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Batley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.2 per 1,000 versus 108.4 per 1,000 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley 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 Fitzwilliam And Kinsley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 89.5% in Batley. There are 23 schools in Batley and 2 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.5 Mbps in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley and 467.6 Mbps in Batley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 97.7% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 94.1% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (475 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Batley averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,126 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,087 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 42.9 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 62.6% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 57.3% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
| Indicator | Batley | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 4,993 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 24.3% |
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