Town comparison
Boston Spa vs Haxby
Which is better to live in? 13.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Haxby is about 35% cheaper on average. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haxby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Haxby
£350,035
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Haxby
24.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Haxby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Haxby
410.9
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Haxby
70
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Haxby
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Haxby is £350,035, which is 35% less than Boston Spa at £472,529. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Haxby it is a flat at £146,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Boston Spa (£634,972 vs £427,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haxby prices grew faster — 36% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Haxby (24.3 per 1,000) compared to Boston Spa (116.2 per 1,000), a 378% difference. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Haxby it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Boston Spa's most common crime is violent crime; in Haxby it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberHaxby has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Boston Spa. Boston Spa has 5 schools in total, while Haxby has 2.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haxby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Haxby offers faster average downloads at 410.9 Mbps, compared to 410.7 Mbps in Boston Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 94.5% in Haxby. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 78.5% in Haxby.
Haxby is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (411 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 (band C) in Haxby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,221 in Haxby. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Haxby.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Haxby and £31,465 in Boston Spa. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 43.1 in Haxby. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 55.9% in Haxby. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 65.1% in Haxby.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 10,176 |
| 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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