Barlby vs Tadcaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barlby wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tadcaster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Tadcaster
£345,334
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Tadcaster
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Tadcaster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Tadcaster
371.8
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Tadcaster
70.4
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Tadcaster
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Tadcaster commands an average of £345,334, compared with £241,544 in Barlby – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Tadcaster it is a flat at £178,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Tadcaster (£507,853 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tadcaster prices grew faster — 31% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Barlby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 47.3 per 1,000 in Tadcaster. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Tadcaster it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Tadcaster, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Barlby. There are 2 schools in Barlby and 4 in Tadcaster.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tadcaster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.0 Mbps in Barlby and 371.8 Mbps in Tadcaster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 85.1% in Tadcaster. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 71.8% in Tadcaster.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (435 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barlby, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Tadcaster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,396 in Tadcaster. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Tadcaster.
Tadcaster has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,117.4 in Barlby and £30,091.2 in Tadcaster. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 47.1 in Tadcaster. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 56.9% in Tadcaster. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 66.9% in Tadcaster. Barlby has a population of 3,499 and Tadcaster has 6,339.
| Indicator | Barlby | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 6,339 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 34.3% |
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