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About

Tadcaster ward encompasses the market town of Tadcaster and its surrounding rural villages, including Kirkby Wharfe and Catterton. The area is defined by the River Wharfe, which flows through the town centre. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with arable fields and livestock farming shaping the surrounding countryside. The town itself functions as a local commercial and service hub for these outlying communities.

The ward's history is closely linked to brewing, with several major breweries historically operating in the town, a legacy still evident today. The 18th-century stone bridge, a notable crossing point over the Wharfe, connects the two halves of the town centre. Local governance and community activities are central to the area's character, with facilities serving the resident population across the town and villages.

Area overview

On average Tadcaster has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 308.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
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
308.9 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 qualifications or above
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

Median price£287,500
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £348K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £297 per square foot) in Tadcaster area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tadcaster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£432,500£339
Semi-Detached28£280,000£291
Terraced24£240,000£278
Flats5£140,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tadcaster

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tadcaster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,000£82,250£215,000£159,000
2017£423,475£124,000£201,000£172,500
2018£332,500£120,000£248,750£175,000
2019£327,500£199,750£230,000£172,500
2020£433,375£137,500£220,000£173,500
2021£424,950£102,500£240,000£195,000
2022£373,250£126,750£270,000£200,000
2023£389,000£155,000£255,000£228,500
2024£377,500£126,000£250,000£230,000
2025£405,000£135,000£277,500£257,500
2026£442,500£168,000£280,000£204,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tadcaster.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tadcaster.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£155£242£169
2017£297£196£209£205
2018£264£155£244£213
2019£284£226£230£208
2020£295£209£248£217
2021£324£193£257£218
2022£342£214£271£262
2023£284£258£282£239
2024£313£247£272£279
2025£336£179£283£260
2026£335£252£312£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tadcaster.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tadcaster in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Tadcaster

LS249LY

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