Barlby vs Bishopthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barlby wins on house prices with a 53% gap. Barlby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barlby
£241,544
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Crime Rate
Barlby
47.2
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barlby
50.0%
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barlby
435
Bishopthorpe
361.2
EPC Rating
Barlby
70.4
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Median Income
Barlby
£30,117
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £241,544, Barlby undercuts Bishopthorpe (£512,732) by around 53% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barlby is a flat at £136,500, while in Bishopthorpe it is a flat at £184,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £294,089).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Barlby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 66.9 per 1,000 in Bishopthorpe. The most common crime category in Barlby is violent-crime, while in Bishopthorpe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 2 schools in Barlby, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bishopthorpe, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barlby School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barlby | Bishopthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barlby averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Bishopthorpe's 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Barlby and 91.1% in Bishopthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Barlby and 66% in Bishopthorpe.
Barlby is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (435 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barlby, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Bishopthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Barlby and £1,406 in Bishopthorpe. 59.8% of homes in Barlby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Bishopthorpe.
Barlby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe and £30,117.4 in Barlby. The median age is 48.2 in Barlby and 47.5 in Bishopthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Barlby and 56.8% in Bishopthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Barlby versus 68% in Bishopthorpe. Barlby has a population of 3,499 and Bishopthorpe has 3,333.
| Indicator | Barlby | Bishopthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,499 | 3,333 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,139.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 34.8% |
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