Batley vs Walton (Wakefield)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Batley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 60% lower. Batley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Walton (wakefield) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Batley
£192,201
Walton (Wakefield)
£479,188
Crime Rate
Batley
89.2
Walton (Wakefield)
109.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Batley
89.5%
Walton (Wakefield)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Batley
467.6
Walton (Wakefield)
459.8
EPC Rating
Batley
70
Walton (Wakefield)
70.9
Median Income
Batley
£30,262
Walton (Wakefield)
£30,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £192,201, Batley undercuts Walton (wakefield) (£479,188) by around 60% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Batley is a flat at £90,579, while in Walton (wakefield) it is a flat at £189,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Walton (wakefield) (£281,238 vs £130,861).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Walton (wakefield) prices grew faster — 42% 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 Walton (wakefield) at 109 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Batley is violent-crime, while in Walton (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 HumberOf the 23 schools in Batley, 89.5% are in the top two inspection bands. In Walton (wakefield), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Batley School Inspection Breakdown
89.5% of 23 schools (20 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walton (Wakefield) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Batley | Walton (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 1 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 89.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Batley averages 467.6 Mbps – ahead of Walton (wakefield)'s 459.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Batley and 97.8% in Walton (wakefield). Gigabit availability stands at 92.2% in Batley and 90.5% in Walton (wakefield).
Batley is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (468 vs 460 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Walton (wakefield) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Batley averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,180 in Batley and £1,132 in Walton (wakefield). 59.4% of homes in Batley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Walton (wakefield).
Walton (wakefield) has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,276 in Walton (wakefield) and £30,261.5 in Batley. The median age is 40.9 in Batley and 41.5 in Walton (wakefield). Owner-occupancy is 61.2% in Batley versus 59.8% in Walton (wakefield). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Batley and 57% in Walton (wakefield).
| Indicator | Batley | Walton (Wakefield) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,494 | 3,266 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,261.5 | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 29.5% |
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