Bishopthorpe vs Copmanthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Copmanthorpe wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Copmanthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Copmanthorpe
£406,814
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Copmanthorpe
66.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Copmanthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Copmanthorpe
80
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Copmanthorpe
70
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Copmanthorpe
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £406,814, Copmanthorpe undercuts Bishopthorpe (£512,732) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Copmanthorpe it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £475,607).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Copmanthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.7 per 1,000 versus 66.9 per 1,000 in Bishopthorpe. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Copmanthorpe 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 Bishopthorpe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Copmanthorpe, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Copmanthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Copmanthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bishopthorpe averages 361.2 Mbps – ahead of Copmanthorpe's 80.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 100% in Copmanthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 0% in Copmanthorpe.
Bishopthorpe is the faster of the two by 351% on average download speed (361 vs 80 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bishopthorpe, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Copmanthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,221 in Copmanthorpe. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Copmanthorpe.
Bishopthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Copmanthorpe and £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 43.1 in Copmanthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 55.9% in Copmanthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 65.1% in Copmanthorpe. Bishopthorpe has a population of 3,333 and Copmanthorpe has 3,671.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Copmanthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 3,671 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,139.9 | £31,854 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 38.8% |
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