Town comparison
Boston Spa vs Brayton
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brayton wins on house prices with a 59% gap. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Brayton
£296,921
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Brayton
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Brayton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Brayton
435
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Brayton
70.4
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Brayton
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £296,921, Brayton undercuts Boston Spa (£472,529) by around 59% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Brayton it is a flat at £130,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 85% pricier in Boston Spa (£634,972 vs £343,041).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brayton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 116.2 per 1,000 in Boston Spa. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Brayton 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 5 schools in Boston Spa, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Brayton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brayton averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Boston Spa's 410.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 95.5% in Brayton. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 85.1% in Brayton.
Brayton is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (435 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Boston Spa leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Brayton averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,412 in Brayton. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Brayton.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Boston Spa and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 48.2 in Brayton. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 69% in Brayton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 56.6% in Brayton.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 4,092 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.8% |
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