Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices

This public area guide compares Batley West in Kirklees using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is Batley West a good place to live?

Batley West may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Kirklees below.

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Batley West at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 22.03 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Weak 15th percentile
House prices
Local result £158,146
National comparison
Lower prices 9th percentile
Schools
Local result 37th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 80th percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access
  • Buyers looking for lower house prices

Watch out for

  • Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in Batley West

Crime rate

Crime rate

22.03 per 1,000 people

Percentile

15th percentile nationally

Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.

House prices in Batley West

House prices

Average sold price

£158,146

Percentile

9th percentile nationally

House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in Batley West

Schools

37th percentile nationally

Flood risk in Batley West

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in Batley West

Transport

80th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is Batley West a good place to live?

Batley West may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is Batley West safe?

Batley West ranks in the 15th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in Batley West?

The average sold price is £158,146, with house prices in the 9th percentile nationally.

How are schools in Batley West?

Schools rank in the 37th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near Batley West?

Nearby public profiles include Greenhead in Kirklees and Dewsbury West in Kirklees.