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Living in Tadcaster: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tadcaster is 47/100, built from 9 categories. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the LS24 postcode district. Against the wider LS24 district average of 39/100, that is 8 points above.

Its broadband score runs 31 points above the LS24 district's 40/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). Transport (13), healthcare (26), lifestyle (28) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LS24 postcode district.

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Tadcaster scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
84 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 168 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 114 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Burglary 28 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 93 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 49 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 30 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 23 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
29
4 schools in area
4Good
  • Riverside School, TadcasterPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Tadcaster Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tadcaster Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital8.2 mi
St. James's University Hospital9.7 mi
St James's Hospital A&E9.7 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,638 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
71
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 145 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2%Retired28.3%Student3.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.3%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership70.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Ulleskelf 3 mi
Church Fenton 4.2 mi
Sherburn-in-Elmet 6.1 mi
J44 A1(M) 3.5 mi
J44 A1(M) 4 mi
J45 A1(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 35
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 37
Detached £400,000 10
Semi-detached £260,250 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£198k £263k £330k £395k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Thorp Arch 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ulleskelf 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Boston Spa 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bilbrough 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Saxton 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Church Fenton 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barkston Ash 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Appleton Roebuck 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Aberford 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Harrogate) 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Askham Bryan 49 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tadcaster a nice place to live?

Tadcaster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tadcaster is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tadcaster?

Tadcaster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 488 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tadcaster?

Among the top-rated schools in Tadcaster are Riverside School, Tadcaster, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Tadcaster Grammar School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Tadcaster in total.

What are house prices like in Tadcaster?

The current median house price in Tadcaster is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £260,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tadcaster in context

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Postcode districts in Tadcaster

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