The short version
Bukit Batok is a mature western town with neighbourhood shops, HDB estates and more greenery than its built up roads suggest. It suits families who want a settled base and can accept a west side commute. The town is functional, with a few pleasant landscape surprises rather than one defining attraction.
The centre and MRT side are easiest for errands. Further out, the estate’s roads, hills and park edges become more important. Bukit Batok Nature Park and Little Guilin give the district visual relief, but they are not a replacement for checking the route to work or school.
Bukit Batok works for renters who value space and routine. It is less compelling for people whose lives remain central or who want a dense evening scene. I would choose a block near a centre or park connector and make peace with the journey.