Batley vs Rawdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Batley offers lower property prices by roughly 52%. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Batley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Rawdon
£401,041
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Rawdon
116.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Rawdon
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Rawdon
476.7
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Rawdon
70.3
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Rawdon
£29,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Batley is £192,201, which is 52% less than Rawdon at £401,041. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Rawdon it is a flat at £120,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Rawdon (£756,750 vs £353,040).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rawdon prices grew faster — 46% 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 Rawdon's 116 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Rawdon 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 HumberBatley has 89.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Rawdon. Batley has 23 schools in total, while Rawdon has 3.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rawdon School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Rawdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 3 |
| Primary | 20 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rawdon offers faster average downloads at 476.7 Mbps, compared to 467.6 Mbps in Batley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 97.8% in Rawdon. Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 94.7% in Rawdon.
Rawdon is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (477 vs 468 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Rawdon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Batley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,150 in Rawdon. 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rawdon.
Rawdon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,489.5 in Rawdon. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 39.7 in Rawdon. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 54.6% in Rawdon. Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 59.4% in Rawdon.
| Indicator | Batley | Rawdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 39.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,489.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 31.1% |
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