Batley vs Mirfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Batley wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mirfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Mirfield
£268,461
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Mirfield
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Mirfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Mirfield
417.2
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Mirfield
68.5
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Mirfield
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Mirfield commands an average of £268,461, compared with £192,201 in Batley – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Mirfield it is a flat at £125,146.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Mirfield (£183,257 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mirfield prices grew faster — 43% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Batley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.2 per 1,000 versus 89.2 per 1,000 in Mirfield. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Mirfield 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Mirfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 89.5% in Batley. There are 23 schools in Batley and 7 in Mirfield.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mirfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Mirfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 7 |
| Primary | 20 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.6 Mbps in Batley and 417.2 Mbps in Mirfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 94% in Mirfield. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 81.1% in Mirfield.
Batley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (468 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Batley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Mirfield averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,279 in Mirfield. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Mirfield.
Batley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,591.5 in Mirfield. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 42.5 in Mirfield. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 65% in Mirfield. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 55.5% in Mirfield.
| Indicator | Batley | Mirfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 19,614 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 30.4% |
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