Boston Spa vs Tadcaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tadcaster wins on house prices with a 37% gap. Tadcaster has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tadcaster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boston Spa
£472,529
Tadcaster
£345,334
Crime Rate
Boston Spa
116.2
Tadcaster
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boston Spa
75.0%
Tadcaster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boston Spa
410.7
Tadcaster
371.8
EPC Rating
Boston Spa
71.4
Tadcaster
70.4
Median Income
Boston Spa
£31,465
Tadcaster
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Boston Spa commands an average of £472,529, compared with £345,334 in Tadcaster – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Boston Spa is a flat at £189,793, while in Tadcaster it is a flat at £178,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Boston Spa (£382,510 vs £279,866).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tadcaster prices grew faster — 31% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Tadcaster experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.3 per 1,000 versus 116.2 per 1,000 in Boston Spa. The most common crime category in Boston Spa 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 75% in Boston Spa. There are 5 schools in Boston Spa and 4 in Tadcaster.
Boston Spa School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 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 | Boston Spa | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.7 Mbps in Boston Spa and 371.8 Mbps in Tadcaster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Boston Spa and 85.1% in Tadcaster. Gigabit availability stands at 80.5% in Boston Spa and 71.8% in Tadcaster.
Boston Spa is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (411 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boston Spa, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Tadcaster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,138 in Boston Spa and £1,396 in Tadcaster. 65.3% of homes in Boston Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Tadcaster.
Boston Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Boston Spa and £30,091.2 in Tadcaster. The median age is 40.1 in Boston Spa and 47.1 in Tadcaster. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Boston Spa and 56.9% in Tadcaster. Owner-occupancy is 57% in Boston Spa versus 66.9% in Tadcaster. Boston Spa has a population of 6,358 and Tadcaster has 6,339.
| Indicator | Boston Spa | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,358 | 6,339 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,465 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 57% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.3% |
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