Highfield, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LS23 6HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.8%	51.9%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	45.2%	48.1%	2.9%	49.0%	-0.9%

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 LS23 6HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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	19.2%	23.8%	4.6%	37.9%	-14.1%
Married: Opposite sex	60.8%	53.6%	-7.2%	44.2%	9.4%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	2.9%	3.1%	0.2%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	6.3%	11.1%	4.8%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	10%	6.9%	-3.1%	6.1%	0.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.1%	57.9%	3.8%	48.4%	9.5%
Good health	33.9%	30.2%	-3.7%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	9.2%	9%	-0.2%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

In the area around LS23 6HB this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	8.3%	-4.6%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	7.5%	-0.8%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	8.7%	-4.6%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	2.6%	0.1%	5.3%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	11.3%	1.3%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	50.4%	61.1%	10.7%	33.8%	27.3%
Other	2.5%	0.4%	-2.1%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.9%	97.7%	-0.2%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	97.3%	96.8%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.8%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.6%	76.7%	15.9%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	56.3%	46.2%	10.1%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Jewish	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Highfield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Harewood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield has the 37th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Harewood and the 269th lowest crime rate of 2,526 local areas in Leeds .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in LS23 6HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Highfield are based on 33 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 Highfield, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for LS23 6HB

Average Price
£412,001

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£412,001

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield

Average Price
£406,883

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£406,883

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on HighfieldStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Highfield, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£395,000	2022-10-31	£419,517
4 Highfield, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-03-08	£432,353
1 Highfield, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2018-01-19	£434,094
2 Highfield, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£237,500	2017-12-14	£345,047
6 Highfield, Wetherby, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2017-05-05	£468,696

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LS23 6HB

Employment

LS23 6HB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

LS23 6HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 LS23 6HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	38
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Other	12
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Primrose Lane Primary School Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DX	4out of 4	461 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa Clifford Road , Boston Spa LS23 6DB	3out of 4	523 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Dowkell Lane , Thorp Arch LS23 7AQ	3out of 4	733 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa Westwood Way , Boston Spa LS23 6DL	4out of 4	819 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bramham Primary School Clifford Road , Bramham LS23 6JQ	3out of 4	2,247 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Boston Spa Academy Clifford Moor Road , Boston Spa LS23 6RW	3out of 4	1,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wetherby High School Hallfield Lane , LS22 6JS	3out of 4	3,817 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tadcaster Grammar School Toulston , LS24 9NB	3out of 4	4,373 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	447 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	686 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
SALT Boston Spa	175 High Street, Boston Spa	62 yd
Thai Chokdee Restaurant	202 - 204 High Street, Boston Spa	143 yd
Tom Foolery	179 High Street, Boston Spa	156 yd
Wise Owl Cafe	Boston Spa Village Hall, 199 High Street	157 yd
The Boston Tea Party	148 High Street, Boston Spa	178 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Fox And Hounds	286 High Street, Boston Spa		691 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ali's Kitchen	188A High Street, Boston Spa	103 yd
Birds Nest	206A High Street, Boston Spa	103 yd
Happy Chef	138 High Street, Boston Spa	192 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stables Lane Stables Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	203 yd
St Mary'S C Of E Primary School Boston Spa CLIFFORD ROAD	grass pitches	387 yd
Primrose Lane Primary School WESTWOOD WAY	grass pitches	550 yd
Thorp Arch And Boston Spa Cricket Club The Village	grass pitches	558 yd
St John'S School CHURCH STREET	grass pitches, tennis courts	728 yd
The Coachouse Fitness Centre (Closed) High Street	health and fitness suite	918 yd
Deepdale Community Centre DEEPDALE LANE	grass pitches	976 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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