Side-by-side comparison of WF17 Batley and WF3 Wakefield covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WF17 is the more affordable option at £175,000 median vs £245,000 in WF3. WF3 has lower recorded crime (3,030 vs 5,106 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WF17 Batley | WF3 Wakefield |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £175,000 | £245,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,441 | £2,284 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 5,106 | 3,030 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 81.4 | 90.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.0 | 92.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.