Batley vs Ossett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Batley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ossett edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Ossett
£232,194
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Ossett
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Ossett
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Ossett
476.2
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Ossett
69.4
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Ossett
£29,073
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Ossett commands an average of £232,194, compared with £192,201 in Batley – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Ossett it is a flat at £135,521.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Ossett (£135,521 vs £90,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ossett prices grew faster — 46% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBatley has a crime rate of 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22% lower than Ossett at 108.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Ossett 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 Ossett, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 89.5% in Batley. There are 23 schools in Batley and 10 in Ossett.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ossett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Ossett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 10 |
| Primary | 20 | 9 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 476.2 Mbps in Ossett and 467.6 Mbps in Batley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 98.7% in Ossett. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 94.4% in Ossett.
Ossett is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (476 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Batley, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Ossett. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,174 in Ossett. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Ossett.
Batley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,072.5 in Ossett. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 42.3 in Ossett. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.1% in Ossett. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 64% in Ossett. Batley has a population of 44,494 and Ossett has 21,854.
| Indicator | Batley | Ossett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 21,854 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,072.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 27.1% |
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