SHIRES COURT, LS23 6BU House Prices & Local Information

LS23 6BU is a sought-after residential area on Shires Court, 0.1km from Boston Spa in Boston Spa. Administratively it sits within Wetherby ward and the Elmet and Rothwell constituency.

For serious buyers, LS23 6BU is 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 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.6% 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 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00058971 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.