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About

Tadcaster sits on the north bank of the River Wharfe in North Yorkshire, where a crossing has linked local lanes and later the A64. The town's Roman name, Calcaria, reflects the Magnesian limestone used in nearby kilns and buildings. Market charters and coaching routes shaped the centre; a stone bridge across the Wharfe has stood for centuries. That bridge partially collapsed in December 2015 after heavy flooding and was repaired and reopened to traffic once structural work and river-banks were restored.

Brewing and malting have defined the local economy for generations; the town contains two long-established breweries that draw on the local water and barley supply. Streets of stone hold pubs, maltings and family businesses, and paths along the river give access to floodplain meadows and fishing spots. Civic buildings, a market square and a scattering of industrial yards record the shift from agriculture to light industry while retaining plots used for hop and cereal storage.

Area overview

On average Tadcaster has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tadcaster is £48,471 per year. There are 4 schools in Tadcaster: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Tadcaster is home to around 7,512 people, with a population density of about 270.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tadcaster Population
7,512
Population density
270.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.17(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.71(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-33%)
Other theft
3.46(-48%)
Burglary
3.06(-40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,198
95.82%
Other White
93
1.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.45%
Irish
28
0.37%
Chinese
26
0.35%
Total population: 7,512

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,875
30.04%
No qualifications
1,149
18.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,061
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
912
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
698
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,258
36.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,061
31.15%
Social rents from council
467
13.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
438
12.86%
Other social rented
99
2.91%
Total households: 3,406

Property prices in Tadcaster

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 in Tadcaster area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tadcaster 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 Tadcaster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£460,000
Flats5£150,000
Semi-Detached29£280,000
Terraced19£240,000

10 years median price trend in Tadcaster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tadcaster.

All postcodes in Tadcaster

LS249WN

Westfield Crescent

LS248LY

Meadow Garth

LS249FX

Station Road

LS248HW

Ingleby Drive

LS249BJ

Church Crescent

LS249SA

Centre Lane

LS249LD

Garnet Lane

LS249JT

Edgerton Close

LS249BD

Stutton Grove

LS248DW

Parkland Drive

LS249HA

St Josephs Street

LS249BS

Weedling Gate

LS249JX

Marlborough Avenue

LS249HX

Apple Tree Walk

LS249HL

The Fairway

LS249AY

Wharfe Bank

LS249JW

Wetherby Road

LS248AE

York Road

LS248BD

Eastfield Walk

LS249HD

Queens Gardens

LS249JL

Westfield Terrace

LS249NA

Leeds Road

LS248AW

Sandfield Terrace

LS249PA

Tadcaster

LS249JU

Marlborough Drive

LS249UF

St Aidans Walk

LS249LZ

Croft Lane

LS249JS

Inholmes Lane

LS249HB

Leeds Road

LS248JU

Bow Bridge View

LS249JY

Dorchester Road

LS249LG

Willow Rise

LS249AT

High Street

LS249HS

Cherry Tree Walk

LS249NB

Leeds Road

LS248HR

Rosemary Court

LS249LB

West Mount

LS249JN

Wetherby Road

LS249FE

Riverside View

LS248AT

Old Brewery Gardens

LS248AP

Mayfield Terrace

LS248AH

Oxton Drive

LS249YE

Westfield Crescent

LS248JD

Hudson Close

LS248JE

Hudson View

LS248AA

Commercial Street

LS248AQ

Grange Crescent

LS248FA

Prospect Avenue

LS248LX

Tadcaster

LS240BP

Westfield Crescent

LS249UW

Leeds Road

LS249BE

Moor Lane

LS249UA

Hawthorn Avenue

LS248AS

York Road

LS249LY

Rudgate

LS249QP

Edgerton Garth

LS248EB

Catterton Lane

LS249AP

Centre Lane

LS249FP

Ebor Court

LS248AN

Grange Avenue

LS249NH

Chantry Lane

LS249FH

Wharfe View

LS249FZ

Leeds Road

LS249LE

Woodlands Avenue

LS249JR

Station Road

LS249NX

Kelcbar Way

LS248HJ

Prospect Drive

LS249JD

Golf Links Court

LS249HN

The Fairway

LS248AU

York Road

LS249LN

Calcaria Crescent

LS248JF

Hudson Way

LS249SW

Fairfield Road

LS248HY

Prospect Court

LS248BA

Auster Bank View

LS249SG

Station Estate

LS249LA

Leeds Road

LS248DX

Little Catterton Lane

LS249AW

Bridge Street

LS249HP

Woodlands Avenue

LS249HR

Windmill Rise

LS249AX

Westgate

LS249BW

Green Lane

LS249LR

Croft Lane

LS248JA

Heather Way

LS249LX

Papyrus Villas

LS248NA

Meadow Way

LS249FA

St Andrews Walk

LS248HL

Beech Close

LS248HZ

Wighill Garth

LS249JB

Westgate

LS249NF

Whingate Cottages

LS249UQ

Browns Paddock

LS248AF

York Road

LS249TE

Westfield Crescent

LS240BX

Tadcaster

LS249HY

Fir Tree Crescent

LS249WS

Westfield Crescent

LS249NE

Leeds Road

LS248EU

Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.