Batley vs Normanton (Wakefield)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Batley offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Normanton (wakefield) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Normanton (Wakefield)
£231,123
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Normanton (Wakefield)
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Normanton (Wakefield)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Normanton (Wakefield)
450.3
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Normanton (Wakefield)
70.4
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Normanton (Wakefield)
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Batley is £192,201, which is 17% less than Normanton (wakefield) at £231,123. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Normanton (wakefield) it is a flat at £87,227.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Normanton (wakefield) (£156,938 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Batley prices grew faster — 22% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Batley (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Normanton (wakefield) (108.4 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Normanton (wakefield) 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 HumberNormanton (wakefield) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 89.5% in Batley. Batley has 23 schools in total, while Normanton (wakefield) has 9.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Normanton (Wakefield) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Normanton (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 9 |
| Primary | 20 | 8 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Batley offers faster average downloads at 467.6 Mbps, compared to 450.3 Mbps in Normanton (wakefield). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 94.8% in Normanton (wakefield). Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 88.9% in Normanton (wakefield).
Batley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (468 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Normanton (wakefield) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Batley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,126 in Normanton (wakefield). 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Normanton (wakefield).
Normanton (wakefield) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,087 in Normanton (wakefield). The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 42.9 in Normanton (wakefield). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 57.3% in Normanton (wakefield). Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 62.6% in Normanton (wakefield).
| Indicator | Batley | Normanton (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 21,976 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 24.3% |
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