Boston Spa vs East Ardsley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in East Ardsley is about 88% cheaper on average. East Ardsley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, East Ardsley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
East Ardsley
£251,684
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
East Ardsley
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
East Ardsley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
East Ardsley
474.5
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
East Ardsley
70.1
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
East Ardsley
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in East Ardsley is £251,684, which is 88% less than Boston Spa at £472,529. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in East Ardsley it is a flat at £125,861.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 77% pricier in Boston Spa (£634,972 vs £358,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Ardsley prices grew faster — 75% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.1 offences per 1,000 people, East Ardsley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Boston Spa's 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in East Ardsley 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 HumberEast Ardsley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Boston Spa. Boston Spa has 5 schools in total, while East Ardsley has 5.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Ardsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | East Ardsley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
East Ardsley offers faster average downloads at 474.5 Mbps, compared to 410.7 Mbps in Boston Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 97.9% in East Ardsley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 94.2% in East Ardsley.
East Ardsley is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (475 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 70.1 (band C) in East Ardsley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,162 in East Ardsley. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in East Ardsley.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Boston Spa and £29,870 in East Ardsley. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 41.6 in East Ardsley. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 56.3% in East Ardsley. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 61.7% in East Ardsley.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | East Ardsley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 15,238 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,870 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 29.6% |
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