Batley vs Royston (Barnsley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Batley is about 60% cheaper on average. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Royston (barnsley) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Royston (Barnsley)
£479,188
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Royston (Barnsley)
173.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Royston (Barnsley)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Royston (Barnsley)
426.8
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Royston (Barnsley)
70.3
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Royston (Barnsley)
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Batley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £192,201 versus £479,188 in Royston (barnsley). The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Royston (barnsley) it is a flat at £189,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Royston (barnsley) (£281,238 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Royston (barnsley) prices grew faster — 42% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 89.2 offences per 1,000 people, Batley is the safer of the two – 95% lower than Royston (barnsley)'s 173.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Royston (barnsley) 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 Royston (barnsley): 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.
Royston (Barnsley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Royston (Barnsley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 4 |
| Primary | 20 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Batley enjoy 467.6 Mbps on average, while Royston (barnsley) lags behind at 426.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 98.9% in Royston (barnsley). Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 81.3% in Royston (barnsley).
Batley is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (468 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Royston (barnsley) is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Batley's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,130 in Royston (barnsley). 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Royston (barnsley).
Royston (barnsley) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Batley has a population of 44,494 while Royston (barnsley) has 10,755. Median household income is £30,261.5 in Batley and £29,779.5 in Royston (barnsley). The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 43.2 in Royston (barnsley). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 56.6% in Royston (barnsley).
| Indicator | Batley | Royston (Barnsley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 10,755 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 23.9% |
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