Bishopthorpe vs Huntington (York)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Huntington (york) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 66% lower. Bishopthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Huntington (York)
£308,111
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Huntington (York)
66.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Huntington (York)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Huntington (York)
410.9
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Huntington (York)
70
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Huntington (York)
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bishopthorpe commands an average of £512,732, compared with £308,111 in Huntington (york) – a difference of 66%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Huntington (york) it is a flat at £161,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 73% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £397,136).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBishopthorpe has a crime rate of 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Huntington (york) at 66.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Huntington (york) 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 80% in Huntington (york). There are 2 schools in Bishopthorpe and 5 in Huntington (york).
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huntington (York) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.9 Mbps in Huntington (york) and 361.2 Mbps in Bishopthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 94.5% in Huntington (york). Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 78.5% in Huntington (york).
Huntington (york) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (411 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishopthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Huntington (york) averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,221 in Huntington (york). 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Huntington (york).
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 Huntington (york) and £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 43.1 in Huntington (york). Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 65.1% in Huntington (york). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 55.9% in Huntington (york).
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 12,420 |
| 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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