Brayton vs Tadcaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brayton offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brayton
£296,921
Tadcaster
£345,334
Crime Rate
Brayton
47.2
Tadcaster
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brayton
100.0%
Tadcaster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brayton
435
Tadcaster
371.8
EPC Rating
Brayton
70.4
Tadcaster
70.4
Median Income
Brayton
£30,117
Tadcaster
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brayton is £296,921, which is 14% less than Tadcaster at £345,334. The most affordable entry point in Brayton is a flat at £130,000, while in Tadcaster it is a flat at £178,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Tadcaster (£239,850 vs £160,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brayton (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Tadcaster (47.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brayton 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 HumberBrayton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Tadcaster. Brayton has 1 schools in total, while Tadcaster has 4.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Brayton | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brayton offers faster average downloads at 435.0 Mbps, compared to 371.8 Mbps in Tadcaster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Brayton and 85.1% in Tadcaster. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Brayton and 71.8% in Tadcaster.
Brayton is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (435 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brayton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Tadcaster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Brayton and £1,396 in Tadcaster. 59.8% of homes in Brayton 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 Brayton and £30,091.2 in Tadcaster. The median age is 48.2 in Brayton and 47.1 in Tadcaster. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brayton and 56.9% in Tadcaster. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Brayton versus 66.9% in Tadcaster.
| Indicator | Brayton | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,092 | 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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