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Living in Batley: Property Area Guide

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · Population 49,000

House Prices in Batley

£170,000

Average

£280,000

Detached

£175,000

Semi-Detached

£125,000

Terraced

£90,000

Flat

Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.

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About Batley

Batley offers affordable living between Leeds and Huddersfield. Batley Grammar School is a free school with good results. The town has a diverse community and is well-connected by road and rail.

Lifestyle & Things to Do

Batley is a former textile town with the Batley Frontier Club music venue (where many famous acts have performed). The Fox's Biscuits factory is here. The town has a diverse community and traditional market.

Transport & Commuting

Northern trains reach Leeds in about 20 minutes. The M62 junction 27 is nearby. The M1 is accessible via the M62. Good bus services connect to surrounding towns.

Train to London

155m to London Kings Cross (via Leeds)

Nearest Motorway

M62, M1

Schools & Education

Top Schools

  • Batley Grammar School
  • Batley Girls' High School
  • Upper Batley High School

Healthcare

Dewsbury and District Hospital (nearby)

Best Areas to Live in Batley

Carlinghow

Staincliffe

Birstall

Property Buying Tips for Batley

Carlinghow has family homes. Healey is more residential. Staincliffe is popular with families. Howden Clough is affordable. Birstall nearby has a more prosperous feel.

Local Authority

Council

Kirklees Council

Council Tax

£1,740 (Band D)

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