Boston Spa vs Huntington (York)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Huntington (york) is about 53% cheaper on average. Huntington (york) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Huntington (york) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Huntington (York)
£308,111
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Huntington (York)
66.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Huntington (York)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Huntington (York)
410.9
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Huntington (York)
70
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Huntington (York)
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Huntington (york) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £308,111 versus £472,529 in Boston Spa. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Huntington (york) it is a flat at £161,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 60% pricier in Boston Spa (£634,972 vs £397,136).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huntington (york) prices grew faster — 34% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Huntington (york) (66.9 per 1,000) compared to Boston Spa (116.2 per 1,000), a 74% difference. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Huntington (york) 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 Huntington (york): 80% 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.
Huntington (York) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Huntington (york) enjoy 410.9 Mbps on average, while Boston Spa lags behind at 410.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 94.5% in Huntington (york). Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 78.5% in Huntington (york).
Huntington (york) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (411 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Boston Spa is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Huntington (york)'s band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,221 in Huntington (york). 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Huntington (york).
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 Huntington (york) has 12,420. Median household income is £31,854 in Huntington (york) and £31,465 in Boston Spa. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 43.1 in Huntington (york). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 55.9% in Huntington (york).
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 12,420 |
| 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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