Batley vs Leeds (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 35% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leeds (leeds) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Leeds (Leeds)
£295,114
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Leeds (Leeds)
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Leeds (Leeds)
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Leeds (Leeds)
470.5
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Leeds (Leeds)
71.4
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Leeds (Leeds)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Batley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,201 versus £295,114 in Leeds (leeds). The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Leeds (leeds) it is a flat at £172,596.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Leeds (leeds) (£172,596 vs £90,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leeds (leeds) prices grew faster — 32% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.2 offences per 1,000 people, Batley is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Leeds (leeds)'s 116.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Leeds (leeds) 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 Leeds (leeds): 94.4% 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.
Leeds (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 165 schools (136 primary, 29 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 165 |
| Primary | 20 | 136 |
| Secondary | 3 | 29 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Leeds (leeds) enjoy 470.5 Mbps on average, while Batley lags behind at 467.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 98.3% in Leeds (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 92.5% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (471 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Leeds (leeds) is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Batley's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,138 in Leeds (leeds). 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batley has a population of 44,494 while Leeds (leeds) has 536,262. Median household income is £31,465 in Leeds (leeds) and £30,261.5 in Batley. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 40.1 in Leeds (leeds). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.8% in Leeds (leeds).
| Indicator | Batley | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 536,262 |
| 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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