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278 High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6AJ

UPRN:72331343Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-27T06:32:04.070538+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T19:16:37.954161+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T09:14:45.605452+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
278 High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6AJ

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
6 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£217,000
£206k - £228kHigh
Estimate
£217k
Range
£206k – £228k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
5.25%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

278 High Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (65/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

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HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
65/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 32
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£217,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield5.25%
1y Growth+40.0%
3y Growth+7.0%
5y Growth+5.2%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£215,000 (2025-03-14)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
7LS23 6AJ
Approval Rate
50%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/05445/FU
    Demolition of link between dwellings and existing garage; construction of link extension to rear of 301 High Street and incorporating alterations to the structure retained to form residential annexe, with first floor gable extension; addition of solar panels including to existing outbuilding
    Pending
  • 26/06069/FU
    Single storey link extension between dwelling and garage; single storey front extension to garage and rooms in roof space above; part conversion of existing garage to habitable rooms; associated new dormer window to side; alterations to driveway
    Pending
  • 26/06140/FU
    Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) to previously approved Planning Application 25/05927/FU for amendments to the internal arrangement including revised room arrangements, kitchen and sanitary facilities, partitions, internal doors and openings, stair-headroom alterations, chandelier support and basement wall finishes
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership74.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-03-14
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,679
Population Density1,598 /km²
Owner Occupied75%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 57%65+ 28%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Primrose Lane Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Requires improvement
  • Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch
    0.6 mi
    Good

5 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 290 High Street
    -
    £780k
    -
  • 288A High Street
    -
    £235k
    -
  • 302 High Street
    -
    £4.00M
    -
  • 260 High Street
    -
    £630k
    -