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Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Tadcaster

A snapshot of life in Tadcaster, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Tadcaster is a village in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 6,339. The average house price is £345,334 and the overall crime rate is 47.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tadcaster ranks

Population

6,339

Avg House Price

£345,334

Crime Rate

47.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

372 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,091.2

Median Age

47.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Tadcaster's detached homes (£507,853) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£178,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tadcaster prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£263,218 → £345,334).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£507,853£450,00051
Semi-Detached£279,866£275,00060
Terraced£239,850£230,00036
Flat£178,000£143,0005

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tadcaster is 47.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Tadcaster: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Riverside School, TadcasterPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Tadcaster Grammar SchoolSecondaryGood
Tadcaster Primary AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Tadcaster averages 372 Mbps — 272% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tadcaster homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.4
% Rated C or Above60.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,396

Demographics & Economy

Population6,339
Median Age47.1
Median Household Income£30,091.2
Employment Rate56.9%
Owner Occupied66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified34.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Tadcaster?
The average house price in Tadcaster is £345,334 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Tadcaster?
The most affordable entry point in Tadcaster is a flat, with an average price of £178,000.
Is Tadcaster a safe place to live?
Tadcaster has a recorded crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Tadcaster?
Tadcaster has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Tadcaster?
Average broadband download speeds in Tadcaster are around 372 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 85.1% of premises.
How big is Tadcaster?
Tadcaster is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 6,339.

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