LS24 Postcode District
LS24 is the Postcode District for Tadcaster in North Yorkshire
The LS24 postcode district is located in the LS Leeds postal area, LS24 has a population of 12,392 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 46.31 square miles (119.95 square kilometres or 29,639.19 acres).
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District overview
In the LS24 postcode district, the primary settlement is Tadcaster, which is located in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Other significant settlements include Catterton, Colton, Healaugh, Islington, Oxton, Steeton, Wighill, Wighill Park, Barkston Ash, Church Fenton, Grimston, Hazlewood, Kirkby Wharfe, Newton Kyme, Ozendyke, Ryther, Saxton, Stutton, Toulston, Towton, and Ulleskelf.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector LS24 0 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector LS24 8, covers Tadcaster and Healaugh in North Yorkshire.
The sector LS24 9, covers Tadcaster and Church Fenton in North Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is TADCASTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Yorkshire (401 postal codes), and finally, the Leeds District (B) area (10 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Wetherby | 6.73 | NW |
| Garforth | 7.71 | SW |
| York | 9.41 | NE |
| Selby | 9.64 | SE |
| Castleford | 10.80 | SSW |
| Knottingley | 11.14 | S |
| Rothwell | 12.41 | SW |
| Haxby | 12.52 | NE |
| Pontefract | 12.53 | S |
| Knaresborough | 12.77 | NW |
| Leeds | 13.03 | WSW |
| Normanton | 13.53 | SSW |
| Featherstone | 14.21 | SSW |
| Harrogate | 14.54 | NW |
| Wakefield | 16.33 | SW |
| Boroughbridge | 16.50 | NNW |
| Morley | 16.53 | WSW |
| Easingwold | 17.43 | N |
| Pudsey | 17.47 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 414
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 101 |
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 56 |
| Church Fenton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 46 |
| Ulleskelf | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 20 |
| Saxton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 19 |
| Barkston Ash | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 17 |
| Stutton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 16 |
| Newton Kyme | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 14 |
| Healaugh | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 12 |
| Ryther | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 9 |
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 8 |
| Towton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 7 |
| Colton | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 6 |
| Ryther | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 5 |
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 5 |
| Catterton | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 4 |
| Church Fenton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 4 |
| Islington | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 4 |
| Wighill Park | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 4 |
| Toulston | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 4 |
| Grimston | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 3 |
| Colton | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 3 |
| Steeton | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 3 |
| Steeton | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 3 |
| Wighill Park | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 3 |
| Kirkby Wharfe | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 2 |
| Ulleskelf | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 2 |
| Ozendyke | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 2 |
| Wighill | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 2 |
| Grimston | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 2 |
| Newton Kyme | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 2 |
| Hazlewood | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 2 |
| Oxton | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 2 |
| Barkston Ash | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 2 |
| Saxton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 2 |
| Wighill | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 2 |
| Towton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 1 |
| Towton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 1 |
| Barkston Ash | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 1 |
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 1 |
| Ozendyke | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 1 |
| Stutton | TADCASTER | LS24 9 | 1 |
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| Healaugh | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| Islington | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| Catterton | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| Healaugh | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| Wighill Park | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| Wighill | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
| TADCASTER | TADCASTER | LS24 8 | 1 |
Street list for LS24
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BILBROUGH TOP | 40 |
| COMMERCIAL STREET A659 | 40 |
| SPRINGHILL COURT | 38 |
| WINDMILL RISE | 35 |
| HIGH STREET A659 | 33 |
| ROSEMARY COURT | 29 |
| OCCUPATION LANE | 29 |
| SANDFIELD TERRACE | 27 |
| FAIRFAX GARDENS | 22 |
| FIELD DRIVE | 21 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 458 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 |
| Burglary | 86 |
| Other theft | 84 |
| Public order | 59 |
| Vehicle crime | 50 |
| Drugs | 48 |
| Shoplifting | 40 |
| Other crime | 39 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Robbery | 5 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKGATE | TADCASTER | 17 | LS24 9AD | View map | |
| BRIDGE STREET | TADCASTER | 16 | LS24 9AW | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | TADCASTER | 13 | LS24 9AT | View map | |
| COMMERCIAL STREET | TADCASTER | 6 | LS24 8AB | View map | |
| WESTGATE | TADCASTER | 6 | LS24 9JB | View map |
Schools in the district
Tadcaster East Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Grange Avenue , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 8AN
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Bedford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tadcaster Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Grange Avenue , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 8AN
Headteacher: Miss Caroline Towler (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , St Joseph's Catholic Primary School , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9JG
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tadcaster, Riverside Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wetherby Road , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9JN
Headteacher: Mr Ian Yapp (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Riverside School, Tadcaster
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wetherby Road , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9JN
Headteacher: Mr Nick Styles (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tadcaster Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Toulston , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9NB
Headteacher: Mr M Sibley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tadcaster Grammar School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Toulston , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9NB
Headteacher: Mr A Parkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
London Road , Barkston Ash , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9PS
Headteacher: Mrs Vikki Vaughan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Saxton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dam Lane , Saxton , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9QF
Headteacher: Mrs Carole Middleton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Saxton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dam Lane , Saxton , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9QF
Headteacher: Mr Rick Weights
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Kirk Fenton Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Street , Church Fenton , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9RF
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Street , Church Fenton , Tadcaster
Postcode: LS24 9RF
Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Cameron (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkgate Dental Surgery | 36 KIRKGATE, TADCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LS24 9AD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Bridge Street (dental Surgery) | 26 BRIDGE STREET, TADCASTER, LS24 9AL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tadcaster Medical Centre | CRAB GARTH, TADCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LS24 8HD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01937 530082 |
| 2 | Tadcaster & Selby Pcn - Covid Local Vaccination Service | CRAB GARTH, TADCASTER, LS24 8HD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tadcaster Pharmacy | 7-9 HIGH STREET, TADCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LS24 9AP | PHARMACY | Call 01937 832287 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorhouse Opticians (tadcaster) | 13 WESTGATE, TADCASTER, NORTH YORKSHIRE, LS24 9JB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £507,853 | 51 | £468,172 | 68 | £459,237 | 70 | £442,616 | 76 |
| Semi-detached | £279,866 | 60 | £277,462 | 67 | £265,815 | 71 | £283,672 | 78 |
| Terraced | £239,850 | 36 | £255,415 | 46 | £270,394 | 52 | £252,235 | 61 |
| Flats | £178,000 | 5 | £163,612 | 13 | £159,889 | 9 | £147,441 | 17 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Ulleskelf
CRS Code: ULL
Operator: NT
Line: Calder Valley line|Dearne Valley line
Company: Northern
Church Fenton
CRS Code: CHF
Operator: NT
Line: Calder Valley line|Dearne Valley line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J44
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.04
Average Driving Distance: 6.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 403
A1(M) J45
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.60
Average Driving Distance: 6.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 265
M1 J47
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.29
Average Driving Distance: 7.09
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 197
A1(M) J42
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.89
Average Driving Distance: 7.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 138
A1(M) J46
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.28
Average Driving Distance: 9.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 206
A1(M) J47
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.50
Average Driving Distance: 12.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 19
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| LS24 8 | Tadcaster Delivery Office |
| LS24 9 | Tadcaster Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | S | 2 | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| L | S | 2 | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the LS24 postal code is TADCASTER followed by Church Fenton, and Ulleskelf.
The LS24 Postcode shares a border with LS25 (Garforth, Sherburn In Elmet, Kippax), LS23 (Boston Spa, Bramham, Clifford), YO23 (YORK, Copmanthorpe, Bishopthorpe) and YO26 (YORK, Upper Poppleton, Tockwith).
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