Boston Spa vs Rawdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Rawdon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Rawdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boston Spa edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Rawdon
£401,041
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Rawdon
116.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Rawdon
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Rawdon
476.7
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Rawdon
70.3
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Rawdon
£29,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Boston Spa commands an average of £472,529, compared with £401,041 in Rawdon – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Rawdon it is a flat at £120,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Boston Spa (£189,793 vs £120,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rawdon prices grew faster — 46% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberRawdon has a crime rate of 116 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 Rawdon 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 Boston Spa, where 75% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Rawdon. There are 5 schools in Boston Spa and 3 in Rawdon.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rawdon School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boston Spa | Rawdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 476.7 Mbps in Rawdon and 410.7 Mbps in Boston Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 97.8% in Rawdon. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 94.7% in Rawdon.
Rawdon is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (477 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Boston Spa leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Rawdon averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,150 in Rawdon. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rawdon.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Boston Spa and £29,489.5 in Rawdon. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 39.7 in Rawdon. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 59.4% in Rawdon. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 54.6% in Rawdon.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Rawdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 39.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £29,489.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 31.1% |
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