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Batley East

About

Batley East ward lies within the town of Batley in West Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its geography includes the upper slopes of the Batley valley, with the ward extending towards the B6128 Leeds Road. Local commerce is concentrated along Commercial Street and Branch Road, serving the community's everyday needs.

The ward is home to the Grade II listed Batley Library, a Carnegie library built in the early 20th century. Green spaces include the grounds of Batley Parish Church and smaller recreational areas. The area's industrial past is reflected in its built environment, though many former mills have now been repurposed. Public transport links connect residents to neighbouring centres like Dewsbury and Leeds.

Area overview

On average Batley East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Batley East is £43,305 per year. There are 12 schools in Batley East: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Batley East is home to around 18,904 people, with a population density of about 2,398.1 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

138

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Batley East Population

18,904

Population density

2,398.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

71.94(+65%)

Anti-social behaviour

15.82(+15%)

Shoplifting

15.13(+75%)

Public order

14.39(+60%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.9(+40%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Indian

6,845

36.21%

British

6,395

33.83%

Pakistani

3,804

20.12%

Other White

515

2.72%

Other Asian

268

1.42%

Total population: 18,905

Economics

No qualifications

4,016

27.26%

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,307

22.45%

Level 3 (A level)

2,392

16.24%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

2,163

14.68%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,681

11.41%

Total 16+ residents: 14,732

Housing

Owns outright

2,428

35.97%

Owns with a mortgage

1,514

22.43%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,333

19.75%

Social rents from council

719

10.65%

Other social rented

537

7.95%

Total households: 6,751

Property prices in Batley East

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Batley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Batley East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£329,995	£210,250	£282,496	£381,875	£506,000
Flats	12	£82,500	£36,650	£71,125	£91,375	£110,650
Semi-Detached	63	£244,995	£141,500	£182,500	£279,995	£324,500
Terraced	46	£124,975	£70,000	£100,000	£143,750	£189,999

10 years median price trend in Batley East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Batley East

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