LS23 6BW is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.1km 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 6BW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £496k. 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 6BW are sourced from Output Area E00058976 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LS23 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LS23 6BW.
487
45
£ 53,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS23 6BW 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. LS23 6BW's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £496k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS23 6BW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
Terraced
£ 512,000
1 sales · Mean £ 512,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LS23 6BW has low crime rates — 8 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.
school Local Schools
Primrose Lane Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch
Boston Spa Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Box Tree Bistro0.3 km
- Da Carlo0.0 km
- Thai Chokdee Restaurant0.2 km
- The Boston Tea Party0.0 km
- Wise Owl Cafe0.3 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cohens Chemist (Wetherby)0.2 km
- Firths Butchers0.0 km
- Pudding Lab0.0 km
- Cooplands (Boston Spa)0.0 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.8 km
- Pax Inn0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dulcie Butterflies0.0 km
- Happy Chef0.0 km
- Ali's Kitchen0.2 km
- Birds Nest0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cattal10.4 km
- Ulleskelf10.5 km
- Hammerton11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Road0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Pine Tree Avenue0.2 km
- Bridge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LS236BW · Data under Open Government Licence