Town comparison
Boston Spa vs Otley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Otley (leeds) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Boston Spa has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Otley (leeds) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Otley (Leeds)
£352,238
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Otley (Leeds)
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Otley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Otley (Leeds)
375.7
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Otley (Leeds)
70.3
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Otley (Leeds)
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Boston Spa commands an average of £472,529, compared with £352,238 in Otley (leeds) – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Otley (leeds) it is a flat at £220,952.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Boston Spa (£382,510 vs £309,602).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Boston Spa prices grew faster — 27% vs 27%.
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 Otley (leeds) at 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boston Spa is violent-crime, while in Otley (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 HumberFamilies may prefer Otley (leeds), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Boston Spa. There are 5 schools in Boston Spa and 6 in Otley (leeds).
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Otley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.7 Mbps in Boston Spa and 375.7 Mbps in Otley (leeds). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 88.3% in Otley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 71.4% in Otley (leeds).
Boston Spa is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (411 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boston Spa, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Otley (leeds). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,370 in Otley (leeds). 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Otley (leeds).
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Boston Spa and £29,804.9 in Otley (leeds). The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 46.2 in Otley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 56.4% in Otley (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 66.4% in Otley (leeds). Boston Spa has a population of 6,358 and Otley (leeds) has 14,549.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 14,549 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.5% |
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