Postcode Analysis Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE CLOSE, LS23 6BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, LS23 6BY.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LS23 6BY 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.

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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LS23 6BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £433k, 74% 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.

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

LS23 6BY is a sought-after residential area on The Close, 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 6BY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £433k. 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00058971 (shared with 16 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 6BY. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 433,500

2 sales · Mean £ 433,500

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

LS23 6BY has low crime rates — 11 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement133 pupils0.3 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa

Good164 pupils0.3 km
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Primrose Lane Primary School

Requires Improvement218 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa

Requires Improvement55 pupils0.5 km
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Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch

Requires Improvement116 pupils0.8 km
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Boston Spa Academy

Outstanding1268 pupils1.1 km
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Bramham Primary School

Good193 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Box Tree Bistro0.4 km
  • Da Carlo0.2 km
  • Thai Chokdee Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Boston Tea Party0.2 km
  • Wise Owl Cafe0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cohens Chemist (Wetherby)0.1 km
  • Firths Butchers0.2 km
  • Pudding Lab0.2 km
  • Cooplands (Boston Spa)0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.1 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox And Hounds0.7 km
  • Pax Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dulcie Butterflies0.2 km
  • Happy Chef0.2 km
  • Ali's Kitchen0.1 km
  • Birds Nest0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ulleskelf10.4 km
  • Cattal10.6 km
  • Hammerton11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pine Tree Avenue0.1 km
  • Pine Tree Avenue0.1 km
  • Bridge Road0.1 km
  • Bridge Road0.2 km
  • Church0.3 km