Town Pop. 2,717

Living in Bishopthorpe: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bishopthorpe is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Bishopthorpe most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Bishopthorpe places 3rd of 8 in the YO23 postcode district.

Its lifestyle score runs 25 points below the YO23 district's 91/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94), broadband (87) and economic health (86) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see YO23 postcode district.

60
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Bishopthorpe scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 43 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vernon Close 35 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 14 crimes
  3. 3 Melton Drive 10 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 81
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 21 within 4km
2Good
  • Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, BishopthorpePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bishopthorpe Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital3.2 mi
Goole and District Hospital16.3 mi
Harrogate District Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Old School Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,379 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed1%Retired38.8%Student3.8%Other inactive5.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership85.9%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax York · 2026-27
A £1,525
B £1,779
C £2,033
D £2,287
E £2,795
F £3,303
G £3,812
H £4,574
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
York 2.6 mi
Poppleton 4.4 mi
Ulleskelf 6.6 mi
J44 A1(M) 10.9 mi
J44 A1(M) 11.3 mi
J46 A1(M) 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
66
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £360,000 25
Semi-detached £332,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£307k £402k £500k £594k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Acaster Malbis 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Copmanthorpe 63 1.7 mi away ⇄
Askham Bryan 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Heslington 67 2.6 mi away ⇄
York 64 2.7 mi away ⇄
Osbaldwick 63 3.8 mi away ⇄
Escrick 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bilbrough 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stillingfleet 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Appleton Roebuck 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Nether Poppleton 66 4.2 mi away ⇄
Rufforth 41 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishopthorpe a nice place to live?

Bishopthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bishopthorpe is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bishopthorpe?

Bishopthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishopthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishopthorpe are Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe and Bishopthorpe Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bishopthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Bishopthorpe?

The current median house price in Bishopthorpe is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £332,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bishopthorpe

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