Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Dementia care homes in Batley
8 homes
There are 8 dementia care homes in and around Batley on AskBart. 63% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,130 a week, while Kirklees usually pays £878. The largest is Holme House Care Home, with 68 beds.
- care homes
- 8
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 63%
- typical residential fee
- £1,130/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Kirklees council pays
- £878/wk
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Care homes in Batley (8)
3 in Batley, 5 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.4 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.5 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Requires improvement
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Compare every home in Batley in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont House | Good · Sept 2018 | On request | 40 | 1.0 mi | — | 1.4 mi |
| Holme House Care Home | Requires improvement · May 2026 | On request | 68 | 2.9 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| Linson Court | Requires improvement · Jan 2026 | On request | 40 | 0.8 mi | — | 0.1 mi |
| Manor Croft | Good · Apr 2023 | On request | 40 | 1.6 mi | — | 1.6 mi |
| Newlands Hall | Requires improvement · Jul 2025 | On request | 30 | 0.8 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Park Care Home | Good · Dec 2021 | On request | 66 | 2.3 mi | — | 2.3 mi |
| Owlett Hall | Good · Apr 2023 | On request | 59 | 3.4 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Spen Court Care Home | Good | £1,130 | 45 | 0.9 mi | — | 1.5 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Batley in numbers
63% of Batley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Batley costs about £1,130/week, while Kirklees’s published usual rate is around £878/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £252/week (about £13,104/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Kirklees council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Dementia care homes listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 8 (63%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,130 |
| Kirklees usual weekly rate (2025) | £878 |
| Largest | Holme House Care Home (68 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Owlett Hall (March 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 8 · Nursing 4 · Dementia 8 · Respite 5 |
| Average house price, Kirklees (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £205,773 |
Good5
Requires improvement3
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Kirklees. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Kirklees's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Kirklees
The average house price in Kirklees is £205,773, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £205,773
- Detached
- £350,109
- Semi-detached
- £219,467
- Terraced
- £164,949
- Flats & maisonettes
- £116,514
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Batley
- Green Surroundings
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 18% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
457 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime200
- Anti-social behaviour51
- Shoplifting46
- Criminal damage & arson36
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Batley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Morley Elderly Action
To assist the elderly to live independently at home. Advocacy, Advice, Access to a solicitor, Drop-in sessions, Gardening service, Lunch Clubs, Bingo Clubs, Community Tea Bar, Men's Group, Craft…
2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1048838)
Charity
Middleton Elderly Aid
Middleton Elderly Aid is a Neighborhood Network Scheme in Leeds working to reduce social isolation for the over 60s in Middleton. We offer Lunch clubs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We also…
4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1100601)
Charity
Neighbourhood Action in Farnley New Farnley and Moor Top
Supporting the elderly to enable them to maintain their independence & health to combat social isolation and enhance their quality of life by providing groups, activities, signposting and one…
5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110016)
Charity
Bramley Elderly Action
Bramley Elderly Action (BEA) provides a broad range of preventative health activities for local elders with the help of over 140 volunteers - many of whom are local older people. Older Wiser Local…
7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1043975)
Charity
Age UK Leeds
Age UK Leeds provides services and activities for older people in the Metropolitan District of Leeds
7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (504899)
Charity
Richmond Hill Elderly Action Limited
To develop services and activities which improve the quality of life for older people, living in Richmond Hill and the surrounding areas, who have a particular and identifiable need. Activities…
7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114792)
Batley: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+47%
Projected change in Kirklees, 2025 to 2035 (10,346 to 15,205). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+18.1%
Projected change in Kirklees, 2025 to 2035 (81,907 to 96,737). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
11
Nearest: Safemed Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
25
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 96.2% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 40 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Batley
- Kirkwood Hospice · 5.9 milesCQC Good (report published September 2025). CQC page
- Forget Me Not Children's Hospice · 6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2024). CQC page
- Wakefield Hospice · 6.4 milesCQC Good (report published March 2024). CQC page
Hospitals near Batley
- Care homes near Dewsbury and District Hospital · A&E · 0.8 miles
- Care homes near St George's Urgent Treatment Centre · urgent care · 5.1 miles
- Care homes near King Street Walk-in Centre, Wakefield · walk-in centre · 5.9 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Batley a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Batley
Batley is an unpretentious Yorkshire town with a smaller than average care-home supply and reasonable everyday amenities. It works well for people on a modest budget who have family nearby and don't need a wide choice of retirement schemes. The town is not a destination for those seeking vibrant social scenes or specialist care provision.
Health & support
- Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the town; nearest hospital facilities are within reasonable reach across Yorkshire.
- Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 36 offences, with violent crime, other theft and anti-social behaviour the most common types. This sits above some quieter retirement destinations.
- Family & connection: Consider how close your children and support network are; Batley suits those with roots or regular visitors in the area.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly fees for care homes in Batley sit at or below the national average, making it an affordable choice compared with southern England and urban centres.
- Transport: The town has bus links to nearby cities and is served by railway connections; day-to-day errands are walkable for those who are mobile.
- Housing options: Care-home provision in Batley is limited; you will have fewer homes to compare than in larger towns, so early viewing and planning are important.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Three parks are available for walks and outdoor time; the town has 12 restaurants and cafes and 9 pubs, offering modest social venues.
- Community: Social groups and community activities exist but are fewer than in larger towns; check directly with local care homes about on-site groups and memory support services.
- Climate: Yorkshire has typical northern English weather: cool, often damp winters and mild summers; rain is frequent.
Things to weigh up
- Limited care-home choice: Fewer homes means less flexibility to find one that matches your exact needs or values.
- Crime levels: Recorded offences are notably higher than in quieter market towns; weigh whether you are comfortable in a busier, more urban setting.
Questions about care homes in Batley
How many dementia care homes are there in Batley?
AskBart lists 8 dementia care homes in and around Batley, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Batley rated?
Of the 8 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Batley cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,130 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Batley?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Batley?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Batley:
Near Batley
- Dementia care homes in Heckmondwike 8
- Dementia care homes in Liversedge 7
- Dementia care homes in Ossett 3
- Dementia care homes in Dewsbury 2
- Dementia care homes in Mirfield 6
- Dementia care homes in Cleckheaton 6
- Care homes in Cleckheaton 5
- Care homes in Dewsbury 7
- Care homes in Heckmondwike 4
- Care homes in Holmfirth 4
- Care homes in Huddersfield 35
- Care homes in Liversedge 3
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.
Header photo: Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons