Town Pop. 3,576

Living in Copmanthorpe: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Copmanthorpe scores 63/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 86/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the YO23 postcode district.

That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95), economic health (94), broadband (91) and environment (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO23 postcode district.

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Copmanthorpe scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
39.4 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 48 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Shoplifting 14 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Drugs 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 20 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 9 crimes
  3. 3 Askham Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 95
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Copmanthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital3.9 mi
Harrogate District Hospital15.9 mi
Pontefract Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,333 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.6%Student6.3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical29.7%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 11% 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
32
York 3.4 mi
Poppleton 4.1 mi
Ulleskelf 5.3 mi
J44 A1(M) 9.3 mi
J45 A1(M) 9.6 mi
J46 A1(M) 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
86
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Adequate 4
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 £395,000 31
Detached £470,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£273k £342k £412k £480k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Askham Bryan 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bishopthorpe 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Acaster Malbis 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bilbrough 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Appleton Roebuck 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rufforth 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
York 64 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stillingfleet 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Heslington 67 4.2 mi away ⇄
Nether Poppleton 66 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Poppleton 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Harrogate) 34 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Copmanthorpe a nice place to live?

Copmanthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Copmanthorpe is 63/100, 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 Copmanthorpe?

Copmanthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Copmanthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Copmanthorpe is Copmanthorpe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Copmanthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Copmanthorpe?

The current median house price in Copmanthorpe is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £470,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Copmanthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Copmanthorpe

YO23 62 ⇄

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