Boston Spa vs Bramhope
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Boston Spa is about 14% cheaper on average. Boston Spa has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Bramhope
£546,369
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Bramhope
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Bramhope
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Bramhope
433.9
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Bramhope
71.4
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Bramhope
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Boston Spa is £472,529, which is 14% less than Bramhope at £546,369. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Bramhope it is a terraced at £300,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Bramhope (£311,125 vs £189,793).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boston Spa prices grew faster — 27% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.2 offences per 1,000 people, Boston Spa is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Bramhope's 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Bramhope 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Boston Spa and Bramhope. Boston Spa has 5 schools and Bramhope has 1 schools.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bramhope School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Boston Spa | Bramhope |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bramhope offers faster average downloads at 433.9 Mbps, compared to 410.7 Mbps in Boston Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 97.4% in Bramhope. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 84.6% in Bramhope.
Bramhope is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (434 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Boston Spa are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Bramhope. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,138 in Bramhope. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Bramhope.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Boston Spa and £31,465 in Bramhope. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 40.1 in Bramhope. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 56.8% in Bramhope. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 57% in Bramhope.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Bramhope |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 3,004 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.7% |
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