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Bishopthorpe vs Haxby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBishopthorpeHaxby
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBishopthorpeHaxby
Population3,33310,176
Median Age47.543.1
Median Household Income£30,139.9£31,854
Employment Rate56.8%55.9%
Owner Occupied68%65.1%
Degree-Level Qualified34.8%38.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishopthorpe and Haxby?
Bishopthorpe and Haxby are approximately 6.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishopthorpe or Haxby?
Haxby is cheaper, with an average house price of £350,035.
Is Bishopthorpe or Haxby safer?
Haxby has the lower crime rate at 24.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishopthorpe or Haxby?
Bishopthorpe has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bishopthorpe or Haxby?
Haxby has faster average broadband at 410.9 Mbps.

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