Batley vs Huddersfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Batley offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Huddersfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Huddersfield
£219,372
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Huddersfield
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Huddersfield
91.2%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Huddersfield
406
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Huddersfield
68.5
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Huddersfield
£29,058
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Batley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,201 versus £219,372 in Huddersfield. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Huddersfield it is a flat at £126,515.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Huddersfield (£126,515 vs £90,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huddersfield prices grew faster — 39% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Batley (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Huddersfield (89.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield: 91.2% 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.
Huddersfield School Inspection Breakdown
91.2% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 43 |
| Primary | 20 | 35 |
| Secondary | 3 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 91.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Batley enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Huddersfield lags behind at 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 95.2% in Huddersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 78% in Huddersfield.
Batley is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (468 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Batley is band C (score 70), ahead of Huddersfield's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,223 in Huddersfield. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.4% in Huddersfield.
Batley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 53.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batley has a population of 44,494 while Huddersfield has 140,930. Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,058 in Huddersfield. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 41.7 in Huddersfield. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 54.9% in Huddersfield.
| Indicator | Batley | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 140,930 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,058 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 29.9% |
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