Oxton Lane is in Tadcaster and in North Yorkshire district. LS24 8AG is located in the Tadcaster electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxton Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LS24 8AQ, LS24 8AL, LS24 8AN, LS24 8DN, LS24 8AD, LS24 8AF, LS24 8AA, LS24 8AW, LS24 8HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LS24 8AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 29% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 51% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 36.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 10.4% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 16.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 30.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 99.4% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 98.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 98.3% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 98.3% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxton Lane was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Oxton Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton and the 532nd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oxton Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-06-12 | £279,842 |
| 15 Oxton Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-03-31 | £287,289 |
| 31 Oxton Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2024-06-06 | £283,059 |
| 15 Oxton Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2024-04-12 | £290,113 |
| 25 Oxton Lane, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-02-24 | £227,774 |
LS24 8AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadcaster Primary Academy Grange Avenue , LS24 8AN | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Station Road , LS24 9JG | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School, Tadcaster Wetherby Road , LS24 9JN | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadcaster Grammar School Toulston , LS24 9NB | 3out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Hotel | Bay Horse Inn, 11 Commercial Street | 231 yd | |
| Elsies | 5 Commercial Street, Tadcaster | 246 yd | |
| The Coffee Club | 1C Commercial Street, Tadcaster | 285 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2 High Street, Tadcaster | 494 yd | |
| Tadcaster Methodist Church | High Street, Tadcaster | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach And Horses | 16 Commercial Street, Tadcaster | 204 yd | |
| Tadcaster Social Club | 49 Chapel Street, Tadcaster | 628 yd | |
| Howden Arms | 40 High Street, Tadcaster | 662 yd | |
| Tadcaster Magnet Sports & Soc. Club | Street Record, Queens Gardens | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 40 York Road, Tadcaster | 191 yd | |
| Tadkebab | 4 Commercial Street, Tadcaster | 204 yd | |
| Cheungs | 5 Bridge Street, Tadcaster | 413 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 11 Bridge Street, Tadcaster | 413 yd | |
| Kirkgate Fisheries | 6 Kirkgate, Tadcaster | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket, Mill Lane | 343 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tadcaster Albion Fc WHARFE BANK | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| The Ings (Tadcaster Albion Fc) | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool TADCASTER COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL TADCASTER COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL WESTGATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Tadcaster Leisure Centre Station Road | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Tiger Health And Fitness (Closed) Guardian Park Guardian Park Station Road | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Tadcaster Magnet Sports Club QUEENS GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| Tadcaster Magnet Cricket Club (Station Road Pitch) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND DONCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Tadcaster Riverside Cp School WETHERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.