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Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith

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About

Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith ward encompasses a mix of rural villages and farmland in North Yorkshire. The area includes the village of Spofforth, known for the ruins of its medieval castle, and extends to Tockwith on the flatter land towards York. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with fields and smaller settlements shaping the local character.

A notable feature is the presence of the former RAF Tockwith, now a private airfield, which hints at the area's historical connections. The ward is largely defined by its quiet, working countryside, with the River Wharfe marking part of its western boundary. Community life centres on the individual villages rather than a single, dominant town.

Area overview

On average Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith is £68,181 per year. There are 5 schools in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith is home to around 6,354 people, with a population density of about 51.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith Population
6,354
Population density
51.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.67(-16%)
Shoplifting
18.26(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.27(+11%)
Public order
8.03(-10%)
Burglary
7.4(+44%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,004
94.51%
Other White
158
2.49%
Irish
41
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.52%
Indian
21
0.33%
Total population: 6,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,310
43.94%
Level 3 (A level)
882
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
676
12.86%
No qualifications
588
11.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
460
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 5,257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,173
43.83%
Owns with a mortgage
870
32.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
284
10.61%
Social rents from council
125
4.67%
Other social rented
92
3.44%
Total households: 2,676

Property prices in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £457,475 in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £1,290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£480,000
Flats2£325,000
Semi-Detached14£314,975
Terraced9£347,500

10 years median price trend in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spofforth with Lower Wharfedale & Tockwith.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.