Bishopthorpe vs Garforth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Garforth offers lower property prices by roughly 74%. Bishopthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Garforth
£295,319
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Garforth
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Garforth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Garforth
421.4
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Garforth
70.4
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Garforth
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Garforth is £295,319, which is 74% less than Bishopthorpe at £512,732. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Garforth it is a flat at £128,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £456,532).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 66.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bishopthorpe is the safer of the two – 74% lower than Garforth's 116.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Garforth 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 HumberBishopthorpe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Garforth. Bishopthorpe has 2 schools in total, while Garforth has 6.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Garforth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Garforth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Garforth offers faster average downloads at 421.4 Mbps, compared to 361.2 Mbps in Bishopthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 94.6% in Garforth. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 81.6% in Garforth.
Garforth is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (421 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Garforth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Bishopthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,396 in Garforth. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Garforth.
Garforth has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe and £30,091.2 in Garforth. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 47.1 in Garforth. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 56.9% in Garforth. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 66.9% in Garforth.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Garforth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 15,148 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,139.9 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 34.3% |
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