Batley vs Gildersome
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 41% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gildersome edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Gildersome
£327,646
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Gildersome
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Gildersome
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Gildersome
486
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Gildersome
71.4
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Gildersome
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Batley is £192,201, which is 41% less than Gildersome at £327,646. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Gildersome it is a terraced at £208,984.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Gildersome (£208,984 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gildersome prices grew faster — 43% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Batley (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Gildersome (116.1 per 1,000), a 30% difference. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Gildersome 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 HumberGildersome has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 89.5% in Batley. Batley has 23 schools in total, while Gildersome has 2.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gildersome School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Gildersome |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gildersome offers faster average downloads at 486.0 Mbps, compared to 467.6 Mbps in Batley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 98.5% in Gildersome. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 96.5% in Gildersome.
Gildersome is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (486 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Gildersome 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 Gildersome. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Gildersome.
Gildersome 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 Gildersome and £30,261.5 in Batley. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 40.1 in Gildersome. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.8% in Gildersome. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 57% in Gildersome.
| Indicator | Batley | Gildersome |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 6,278 |
| 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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