Castleford vs Tadcaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Castleford is about 39% cheaper on average. Tadcaster has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tadcaster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Castleford
£209,081
Tadcaster
£345,334
Crime Rate
Castleford
108.4
Tadcaster
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Castleford
76.9%
Tadcaster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Castleford
464.2
Tadcaster
371.8
EPC Rating
Castleford
70.9
Tadcaster
70.4
Median Income
Castleford
£30,276
Tadcaster
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Castleford is £209,081, which is 39% less than Tadcaster at £345,334. The most affordable entry point in Castleford is a flat at £106,662, while in Tadcaster it is a flat at £178,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Tadcaster (£507,853 vs £297,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Castleford prices grew faster — 37% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.3 offences per 1,000 people, Tadcaster is the safer of the two – 129% lower than Castleford's 108.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Castleford 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 HumberTadcaster has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 76.9% in Castleford. Castleford has 15 schools in total, while Tadcaster has 4.
Castleford School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 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 | Castleford | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 4 |
| Primary | 13 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Castleford offers faster average downloads at 464.2 Mbps, compared to 371.8 Mbps in Tadcaster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Castleford and 85.1% in Tadcaster. Gigabit availability stands at 91.8% in Castleford and 71.8% in Tadcaster.
Castleford is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (464 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Castleford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Tadcaster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,132 in Castleford and £1,396 in Tadcaster. 64% of homes in Castleford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Tadcaster.
Castleford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,276 in Castleford and £30,091.2 in Tadcaster. The median age is 41.5 in Castleford and 47.1 in Tadcaster. Employment rates stand at 57% in Castleford and 56.9% in Tadcaster. Owner-occupancy is 59.8% in Castleford versus 66.9% in Tadcaster.
| Indicator | Castleford | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,363 | 6,339 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,276 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.5% | 34.3% |
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