Batley vs Guiseley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Batley offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guiseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Guiseley
£346,397
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Guiseley
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Guiseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Guiseley
420.4
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Guiseley
71.4
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Guiseley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Batley is £192,201, which is 45% less than Guiseley at £346,397. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Guiseley it is a flat at £170,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Guiseley (£282,461 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Batley prices grew faster — 22% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Batley (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Guiseley (116.2 per 1,000), a 30% difference. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Guiseley 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 HumberGuiseley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 89.5% in Batley. Batley has 23 schools in total, while Guiseley has 4.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 4 |
| Primary | 20 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Batley offers faster average downloads at 467.6 Mbps, compared to 420.4 Mbps in Guiseley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 94.5% in Guiseley. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 79.6% in Guiseley.
Batley is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (468 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Guiseley 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 Guiseley. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Guiseley.
Guiseley 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 Guiseley and £30,261.5 in Batley. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 40.1 in Guiseley. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.8% in Guiseley. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 57% in Guiseley.
| Indicator | Batley | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 12,462 |
| 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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