Batley vs Lofthouse and Robin Hood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 21% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Lofthouse And Robin Hood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
£244,725
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
116.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
474.5
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
70.1
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Batley is £192,201, which is 21% less than Lofthouse And Robin Hood at £244,725. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Lofthouse And Robin Hood it is a flat at £121,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Lofthouse And Robin Hood (£208,436 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Batley prices grew faster — 22% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Batley (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Lofthouse And Robin Hood (116.8 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Lofthouse And Robin Hood 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 HumberLofthouse And Robin Hood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 89.5% in Batley. Batley has 23 schools in total, while Lofthouse And Robin Hood has 2.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lofthouse and Robin Hood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Lofthouse and Robin Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lofthouse And Robin Hood offers faster average downloads at 474.5 Mbps, compared to 467.6 Mbps in Batley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 97.9% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 94.2% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
Lofthouse And Robin Hood is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (475 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lofthouse And Robin Hood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Batley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,162 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
Lofthouse And Robin Hood has more energy-efficient housing — 60.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,870 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 41.6 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.3% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 61.7% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
| Indicator | Batley | Lofthouse and Robin Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 4,187 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,870 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 29.6% |
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