Batley vs Otley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 45% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Otley (leeds) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Otley (Leeds)
£352,238
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Otley (Leeds)
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Otley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Otley (Leeds)
375.7
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Otley (Leeds)
70.3
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Otley (Leeds)
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Batley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,201 versus £352,238 in Otley (leeds). The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Otley (leeds) it is a flat at £220,952.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Otley (leeds) (£220,952 vs £90,579).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Otley (leeds) prices grew faster — 27% 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 Otley (leeds)'s 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Otley (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 Otley (leeds): 100% 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.
Otley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 6 |
| Primary | 20 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Batley enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Otley (leeds) lags behind at 375.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 88.3% in Otley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 71.4% in Otley (leeds).
Batley is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (468 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Otley (leeds) is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Batley's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,370 in Otley (leeds). 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Otley (leeds).
Otley (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batley has a population of 44,494 while Otley (leeds) has 14,549. Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,804.9 in Otley (leeds). The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 46.2 in Otley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.4% in Otley (leeds).
| Indicator | Batley | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 14,549 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 33.5% |
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