Is LS23 6BA a safe place to live?

Yes, LS23 6BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LS23 6BA?

The average property price in LS23 6BA is currently around £632k.

What is the population of LS23 6BA?

The population for the LS23 6BA area is approximately 240 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

RIVER VIEW, LS23 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER VIEW, LS23 6BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

240

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LS23 6BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10

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6/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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6/10

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Area Character

LS23 6BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £632k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LS23 6BA is a sought-after residential area on River View, 0.8km from Boston Spa in Boston Spa. Administratively it sits within Wetherby ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LS23, LS23 6BA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LS23 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00058969 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS23 6BA. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 587,500

6 sales · Mean £ 633,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LS23 6BA has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8

Anti-social behaviour2

Other theft2

school Local Schools

St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.8 km

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch

Requires Improvement116 pupils1.1 km

St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa

Requires Improvement55 pupils1.1 km

Primrose Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement218 pupils1.2 km

St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa

Good164 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby

Cohens Chemist (Wetherby)0.8 km
Firths Butchers1.0 km
Pudding Lab1.0 km
Cooplands (Boston Spa)1.0 km
Costcutter0.8 km
+ 2 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby

Da Carlo1.0 km
Thai Chokdee Restaurant0.7 km
The Boston Tea Party1.0 km
Wise Owl Cafe0.7 km
Harts Coffee House1.0 km
+ 5 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Fox And Hounds0.2 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Dulcie Butterflies1.0 km
Happy Chef1.0 km
Ali's Kitchen0.8 km
Birds Nest0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ulleskelf9.5 km
Cattal10.7 km
Church Fenton10.9 km

Bus Stops

River View0.1 km
River View0.1 km
High Street Grove Rd0.2 km
High Street Riverdale Gdns0.3 km
Grove Rd Green Lane0.5 km