Batley vs Haworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 9% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Haworth
£212,120
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Haworth
119.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Haworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Haworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Haworth
70.2
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Haworth
£29,597
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Batley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,201 versus £212,120 in Haworth. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Haworth it is a flat at £126,600.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Haworth (£186,538 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.2 offences per 1,000 people, Batley is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Haworth's 119.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Haworth 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 Haworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 89.5% in Batley.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Haworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Batley enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Haworth lags behind at 357.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 90.5% in Haworth. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 66.2% in Haworth.
Batley is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (468 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Haworth is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Batley's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,398 in Haworth. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Haworth.
Haworth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batley has a population of 44,494 while Haworth has 5,680. Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,597.4 in Haworth. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 47 in Haworth. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.3% in Haworth.
| Indicator | Batley | Haworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 5,680 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,597.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 33.4% |
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