Bishopthorpe vs Haxby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Haxby wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Haxby
£350,035
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Haxby
24.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Haxby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Haxby
410.9
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Haxby
70
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Haxby
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bishopthorpe commands an average of £512,732, compared with £350,035 in Haxby – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Haxby it is a flat at £146,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 61% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £427,583).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Haxby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 24.3 per 1,000 versus 66.9 per 1,000 in Bishopthorpe. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Haxby it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Bishopthorpe's most common crime is violent crime; in Haxby it's anti-social behaviour.
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 Haxby. There are 2 schools in Bishopthorpe and 2 in Haxby.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haxby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.9 Mbps in Haxby and 361.2 Mbps in Bishopthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 94.5% in Haxby. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 78.5% in Haxby.
Haxby is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (411 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bishopthorpe, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Haxby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,221 in Haxby. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Haxby.
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 Haxby and £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 43.1 in Haxby. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 55.9% in Haxby. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 65.1% in Haxby. Bishopthorpe has a population of 3,333 and Haxby has 10,176.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 10,176 |
| 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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