About Boston Spa

Boston Spa is a village located in West Yorkshire, England, within the LS23 postcode area. It lies to the north of the town of Wetherby and is situated along the A64 road, which connects Leeds to York. The village has a long history, with evidence of Roman occupation nearby at the site of the Roman fort of Adel. The name "Boston Spa" reflects its development as a spa town in the 18th century, when the mineral springs were believed to have health benefits. Today, the village retains a peaceful character, with a mix of residential properties, local shops, and a few public houses. It is a convenient base for exploring the surrounding countryside and is well served by regular bus services to nearby towns.

School Ratings in Boston Spa

Families in Boston Spa have access to 24 local schools. Boston Spa Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Boston Spa

Homes sell for an average of £399K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £578K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Boston Spa

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Boston Spa, with 6 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Boston Spa

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Boston Spa among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Boston Spa

Broadband services in Boston Spa range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,405 sales

Average Price £399K
£500 — £3.58M
Detached £578K 494
Semi £312K 381
Terraced £290K 323
Flat £191K 134

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

17 Primary
3 Secondary
4 Other
Primrose Lane Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.1 miles St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa Primary Good 0.1 miles Boston Spa Children's Centre 0.3 miles St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa Good 0.3 miles Boston Spa Academy Secondary Outstanding 0.4 miles St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa Primary 0.4 miles Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Primary Good 0.7 miles Bramham Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Wetherby Children's Centre 2.1 miles St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Wetherby High School Secondary Good 2.1 miles Crossley Street Primary School Primary Outstanding 2.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Boston Spa IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Boston Spa experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
9/10
Health
8/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
7/10
2,586 Children (0-15) 17%
8,904 Working Age 57%
5,091 Older (60+) 33%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 13.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Boston Spa 59 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Boston Spa is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

27 Violence & Sexual Offences
6 Public Order
5 Drugs
5 Other Crime
4 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Other Theft
4 Vehicle Crime
3 Burglary
1 Weapons
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Cattal Train Station 6.6 miles
Ulleskelf Train Station 6.7 miles
Micklefield Train Station 7.5 miles
Garforth Train Station 7.5 miles
Church Fenton Train Station 7.6 miles
East Garforth Train Station 7.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Thorp Arch 0.6 miles Moor End 0.6 miles Clifford 0.6 miles Bramham 1.2 miles Walton 1.8 miles Toulston 2 miles Compton 2 miles Wetherby 2.2 miles Collingham 2.5 miles Newton Kyme 2.6 miles Linton 2.6 miles Wighill 3.2 miles

Local Government

District Leeds
Ward Wetherby
Constituency Elmet and Rothwell
Parish Boston Spa
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Streets in LS23 30 shown View all streets

A1(M) 5 Aberford Road 3 Albion Street 2 Albion Terrace 2 Appletree Close 1 Avenue A 2 Avenue C East 1 Avenue C West 1 Avenue E East 4 Avenue E West 2 Avenue F 2 Back Lane 1 Back Street 1 Bar Lane 1 Beech Road 1 Beeches End 3 Bellwood Avenue 1 Bolton Way 1 Bowcliffe Road 1 Bownas Road 1 Bradfords Close 1 Bramble Avenue 1 Bramham Road 1 Bridge Close 1 Bridge Garth 1 Bridge Road 2 Burns Way 2 Byland Close 1 Carleton Close 1 Carleton Drive 1

Postcodes in LS23 50 shown View all postcodes

LS23 6AA LS23 6AD LS23 6AG LS23 6AH LS23 6AJ LS23 6AL LS23 6AN LS23 6AP LS23 6AQ LS23 6AR LS23 6AS LS23 6AT LS23 6AU LS23 6AW LS23 6AX LS23 6AY LS23 6AZ LS23 6BA LS23 6BB LS23 6BD LS23 6BE LS23 6BF LS23 6BG LS23 6BH LS23 6BJ LS23 6BL LS23 6BN LS23 6BP LS23 6BQ LS23 6BR LS23 6BS LS23 6BT LS23 6BU LS23 6BW LS23 6BX LS23 6BY LS23 6BZ LS23 6DA LS23 6DB LS23 6DD LS23 6DE LS23 6DF LS23 6DG LS23 6DH LS23 6DJ LS23 6DL LS23 6DN LS23 6DP LS23 6DQ LS23 6DR