Bishopthorpe vs Dunnington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dunnington wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Dunnington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Dunnington
£428,170
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Dunnington
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Dunnington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Dunnington
220.7
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Dunnington
70
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Dunnington
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bishopthorpe commands an average of £512,732, compared with £428,170 in Dunnington – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Dunnington it is a terraced at £284,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 52% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £453,224).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Dunnington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.3 per 1,000 versus 66.9 per 1,000 in Bishopthorpe. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Dunnington 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Bishopthorpe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Dunnington. There are 2 schools in Bishopthorpe and 1 in Dunnington.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Dunnington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 361.2 Mbps in Bishopthorpe and 220.7 Mbps in Dunnington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 71.7% in Dunnington. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 29.6% in Dunnington.
Bishopthorpe is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (361 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishopthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Dunnington averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,221 in Dunnington. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Dunnington.
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 Dunnington and £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 43.1 in Dunnington. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 65.1% in Dunnington. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 55.9% in Dunnington.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Dunnington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 3,256 |
| 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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