Town comparison
Boston Spa vs Guiseley
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Guiseley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Boston Spa has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guiseley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Guiseley
£346,397
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Guiseley
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Guiseley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Guiseley
420.4
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Guiseley
71.4
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Guiseley
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Boston Spa commands an average of £472,529, compared with £346,397 in Guiseley – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Guiseley it is a flat at £170,775.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 11% pricier in Boston Spa (£189,793 vs £170,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boston Spa prices grew faster — 27% vs 0%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBoston Spa has a crime rate of 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Guiseley at 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Guiseley 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Guiseley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Boston Spa. There are 5 schools in Boston Spa and 4 in Guiseley.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guiseley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 420.4 Mbps in Guiseley and 410.7 Mbps in Boston Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 94.5% in Guiseley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 79.6% in Guiseley.
Guiseley is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (420 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boston Spa, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Guiseley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,138 in Guiseley. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Guiseley.
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 Guiseley. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 40.1 in Guiseley. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 56.8% in Guiseley. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 57% in Guiseley. Boston Spa has a population of 6,358 and Guiseley has 12,462.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Guiseley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 12,462 |
| 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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