LS23 6BH is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.4km 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 6BH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k, up 4.6% year-on-year. 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 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00058976 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LS23 6BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LS23 6BH.
487
45
£ 53,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS23 6BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS23 6BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £463k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS23 6BH. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 424,300
8 sales · Mean £ 455,337
Terraced
£ 452,500
8 sales · Mean £ 445,000
Detached
£ 508,333
2 sales · Mean £ 508,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS23 6BH has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Primrose Lane Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
Boston Spa Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Box Tree Bistro0.1 km
- Da Carlo0.3 km
- Thai Chokdee Restaurant0.5 km
- The Boston Tea Party0.3 km
- Wise Owl Cafe0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cohens Chemist (Wetherby)0.5 km
- Firths Butchers0.3 km
- Pudding Lab0.3 km
- Cooplands (Boston Spa)0.3 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dulcie Butterflies0.3 km
- Happy Chef0.3 km
- Ali's Kitchen0.5 km
- Birds Nest0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Pax Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cattal10.3 km
- Ulleskelf10.8 km
- Hammerton10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Clarendon Road0.3 km
- Bridge Road0.3 km
- Clarendon Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LS236BH · Data under Open Government Licence