Town comparison
Boston Spa vs Leeds (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Leeds (leeds) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 60% lower. Leeds (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leeds (leeds) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Leeds (Leeds)
£295,114
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Leeds (Leeds)
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Leeds (Leeds)
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Leeds (Leeds)
470.5
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Leeds (Leeds)
71.4
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Leeds (Leeds)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £295,114, Leeds (leeds) 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 Leeds (leeds) it is a flat at £172,596.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Boston Spa (£271,219 vs £197,045).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leeds (leeds) prices grew faster — 32% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberLeeds (leeds) has a crime rate of 116.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Boston Spa at 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Leeds (leeds) 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 Leeds (leeds), which has 165 schools, the figure is 94.4%.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leeds (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 165 schools (136 primary, 29 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 165 |
| Primary | 4 | 136 |
| Secondary | 1 | 29 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Leeds (leeds) averages 470.5 Mbps – ahead of Boston Spa's 410.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 98.3% in Leeds (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 92.5% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (471 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Boston Spa leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Leeds (leeds) averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,138 in Leeds (leeds). 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Leeds (leeds).
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 Leeds (leeds). The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 40.1 in Leeds (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 57% in Leeds (leeds). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 56.8% in Leeds (leeds).
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 536,262 |
| 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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