Boroughbridge vs Boston Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Boroughbridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. Boroughbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boston Spa edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boroughbridge
£293,945
Boston Spa
£472,529
Crime Rate
Boroughbridge
47.3
Boston Spa
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boroughbridge
50.0%
Boston Spa
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boroughbridge
346.6
Boston Spa
410.7
EPC Rating
Boroughbridge
70.3
Boston Spa
71.4
Median Income
Boroughbridge
£29,895
Boston Spa
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £293,945, Boroughbridge undercuts Boston Spa (£472,529) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boroughbridge is a flat at £96,835, while in Boston Spa it is a flat at £189,793.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Boston Spa (£189,793 vs £96,835).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boston Spa prices grew faster — 27% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBoroughbridge has a crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 146% lower than Boston Spa at 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boroughbridge is violent-crime, while in Boston Spa it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 2 schools in Boroughbridge, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Boston Spa, which has 5 schools, the figure is 75%.
Boroughbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boroughbridge | Boston Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Boston Spa averages 410.7 Mbps – ahead of Boroughbridge's 346.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Boroughbridge and 89.5% in Boston Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 64.9% in Boroughbridge and 80.5% in Boston Spa.
Boston Spa is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (411 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boston Spa, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Boroughbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Boroughbridge and £1,138 in Boston Spa. 59.5% of homes in Boroughbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Boston Spa.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Boston Spa and £29,895 in Boroughbridge. The median age is 48.1 in Boroughbridge and 40.1 in Boston Spa. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Boroughbridge and 56.8% in Boston Spa. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Boroughbridge versus 57% in Boston Spa. Boroughbridge has a population of 3,064 and Boston Spa has 6,358.
| Indicator | Boroughbridge | Boston Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,064 | 6,358 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.7% |
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