Bishopthorpe vs Brayton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brayton offers lower property prices by roughly 73%. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Brayton
£296,921
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Brayton
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Brayton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Brayton
435
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Brayton
70.4
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Brayton
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Brayton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £296,921 versus £512,732 in Bishopthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Brayton it is a flat at £130,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 100% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £343,041).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.2 offences per 1,000 people, Brayton is the safer of the two – 42% lower than Bishopthorpe's 66.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Brayton 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 HumberSchool quality favours Bishopthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Brayton.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brayton enjoy 435.0 Mbps on average, while Bishopthorpe lags behind at 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 95.5% in Brayton. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 85.1% in Brayton.
Brayton is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (435 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brayton is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Bishopthorpe's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,412 in Brayton. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Brayton.
Brayton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bishopthorpe has a population of 3,333 while Brayton has 4,092. Median household income is £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 48.2 in Brayton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 56.6% in Brayton.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Brayton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 4,092 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,139.9 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 33.8% |
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