Boston Spa vs Garforth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Garforth wins on house prices with a 60% gap. Boston Spa has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Garforth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Garforth
£295,319
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Garforth
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Garforth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Garforth
421.4
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Garforth
70.4
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Garforth
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £295,319, Garforth undercuts Boston Spa (£472,529) by around 60% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Garforth it is a flat at £128,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Boston Spa (£189,793 vs £128,611).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Garforth prices grew faster — 45% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Boston Spa experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.2 per 1,000 versus 116.2 per 1,000 in Garforth. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Garforth 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 Garforth, which has 6 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.
Garforth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Garforth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Garforth averages 421.4 Mbps – ahead of Boston Spa's 410.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 94.6% in Garforth. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 81.6% in Garforth.
Garforth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (421 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Boston Spa leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Garforth averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,396 in Garforth. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Garforth.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Boston Spa and £30,091.2 in Garforth. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 47.1 in Garforth. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 66.9% in Garforth. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 56.9% in Garforth.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Garforth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 15,148 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.3% |
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