Town comparison
Boston Spa vs Copmanthorpe
Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Copmanthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Copmanthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copmanthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Copmanthorpe
£406,814
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Copmanthorpe
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Copmanthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Copmanthorpe
80
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Copmanthorpe
70
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Copmanthorpe
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Copmanthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £406,814 versus £472,529 in Boston Spa. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Copmanthorpe it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Boston Spa (£634,972 vs £475,607).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boston Spa prices grew faster — 27% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 66.7 offences per 1,000 people, Copmanthorpe is the safer of the two – 74% lower than Boston Spa's 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Copmanthorpe 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 favours Copmanthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Boston Spa.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Copmanthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Copmanthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Boston Spa enjoy 410.7 Mbps on average, while Copmanthorpe lags behind at 80.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 100% in Copmanthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 0% in Copmanthorpe.
Boston Spa is the faster of the two by 413% on average download speed (411 vs 80 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Boston Spa is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Copmanthorpe's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,221 in Copmanthorpe. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Copmanthorpe.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Boston Spa has a population of 6,358 while Copmanthorpe has 3,671. Median household income is £31,854 in Copmanthorpe and £31,465 in Boston Spa. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 43.1 in Copmanthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 55.9% in Copmanthorpe.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Copmanthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 3,671 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £31,854 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 38.8% |
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