Boston Road, Wetherby, LS22 5HA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS22 5HA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.1%	48.7%	-0.4%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	50.9%	51.3%	0.4%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LS22 5HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.1%	18.5%	-2.6%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58.9%	61%	2.1%	44.2%	16.8%
Separated	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	6.8%	10.7%	3.9%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	10%	6.8%	-3.2%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.2%	41.6%	0.4%	48.4%	-6.8%
Good health	45.4%	40.3%	-5.1%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	10.2%	16%	5.8%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.6%	17.3%	-5.3%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	12%	2.0%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	16.3%	2.6%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.7%	2.4%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	15.9%	5.4%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	29.5%	27.4%	-2.1%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	8.4%	3.4%	-5.0%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.5%	98.3%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.3%	97.8%	1.5%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.8%	1.5%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.9%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.9%	37.2%	-13.3%
Christian	67.4%	46.2%	21.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is Boston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boston Road was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Wetherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Boston Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Wetherby and the 814th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in LS22 5HA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Boston Road are based on 24 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Leeds.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boston Road, Wetherby, LS22 5HA

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS22 5HA

Average Price
£400,347

Semi-Detached
£252,720

Terraced
£465,777

Detached
£303,814

Flats/Maisonettes
£427,874

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boston Road

Average Price
£439,913

Semi-Detached
£256,046

Terraced
£476,836

Detached
£502,734

Flats/Maisonettes
£447,821

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Boston Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-02-07	£259,680
8 Bridge End Boston Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£370,000	2023-03-28	£401,844
8 Boston Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2021-05-27	£458,987
11 Bridge End Boston Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£195,000	2018-02-05	£251,154
3 Boston Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£326,000	2017-08-31	£476,836

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS22 5HA

Employment

LS22 5HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in LS22 5HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	64
Self-Employed	18
Part-Time Employee	16
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	14
Other	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Education	7
Construction	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crossley Street Primary School Crossley Street , LS22 6RT	4out of 4	656 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Hallfield Lane , LS22 6JS	3out of 4	906 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wetherby Barley Fields Road , LS22 6PR	4out of 4	980 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Deighton Gates Primary School Deighton Road , LS22 7XL	3out of 4	1,877 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings' Church of England Primary School Linton Road , Collingham LS22 5BS	3out of 4	2,989 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wetherby High School Hallfield Lane , LS22 6JS	3out of 4	693 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Boston Spa Academy Clifford Moor Road , Boston Spa LS23 6RW	3out of 4	3,524 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Oaks School Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DX	4out of 4	3,592 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa Church Street , Boston Spa LS23 6DF	3out of 4	4,031 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	Unit 5, River View Court	302 yd
The Cottage	4 High Street, Wetherby	312 yd
BAE COFFEE LTD	BAE Coffee, 22 Market Place	346 yd
Ask Italian	1 Market Place, Wetherby	347 yd
Caffe Nero	11 - 17 Market Place, Wetherby	349 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bar Three	9 Market Place, Wetherby	339 yd
The Red Lion	19 High Street, Wetherby	350 yd
Crown Inn	25 High Street, Wetherby	350 yd
Wetherby Sports Association	Lodge Lane, Wetherby	417 yd
Snug And Chatter	6 Bank Street, Wetherby	449 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moji's Pizzeria	2 Castle Gate, Wetherby	302 yd
Mister Yiks	4 Victoria Street, Wetherby	305 yd
Pizza Milano	26A High Street, Wetherby	312 yd
Wetherby Spice	Rear Of, 21 High Street	350 yd
Wetherby Whaler (Wetherby)	18 Market Place, Wetherby	369 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods	2 Victoria Court, Wetherby	354 yd
Morrisons (Wetherby)	7 - 8 Horsefair Centre, 22 - 28 North Street	479 yd
Sainsbury's	13 Crossley Street, Wetherby	669 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wetherby Castlegarth Tennis Club WETHERBY CASTLEGARTH TENNIS CLUB WETHERBY CASTLEGARTH TENNIS CLUB SCOTT LANE	tennis courts	285 yd
Wetherby Leisure Centre LODGE LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	317 yd
Wetherby Sports Association THE INGS THE INGS LODGE LANE	grass pitches	414 yd
Wetherby Methodist Church BANK STREET		493 yd
The Ings RIVER COTTAGE RIVER COTTAGE SCOTT LANE	grass pitches	577 yd
Sunny Gym CROSSLEY STREET	health and fitness suite	653 yd
Wetherby High School HALLFIELD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	664 yd
Crossley Street Primary School CROSSLEY STREET	grass pitches	719 yd
Grange Park Sports Club Wetherby Grange Park Wetherby Grange Park Boston Road	grass pitches	775 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School (Wetherby) BARLEYFIELDS ROAD	grass pitches	1,035 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	48.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	48.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	48.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LS22 5HA