Bishopthorpe vs Pocklington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Pocklington wins on house prices with a 68% gap. Pocklington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Pocklington
£304,523
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Pocklington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Pocklington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Pocklington
359.9
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Pocklington
70.8
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Pocklington
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £304,523, Pocklington undercuts Bishopthorpe (£512,732) by around 68% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Pocklington it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 75% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £392,574).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Pocklington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.1 per 1,000 versus 66.9 per 1,000 in Bishopthorpe. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Pocklington 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Bishopthorpe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Pocklington, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pocklington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bishopthorpe averages 361.2 Mbps – ahead of Pocklington's 359.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 85.1% in Pocklington. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 68.9% in Pocklington.
Bishopthorpe is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (361 vs 360 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Pocklington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Bishopthorpe averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,269 in Pocklington. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Pocklington.
Pocklington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Pocklington and £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 48.7 in Pocklington. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 73.1% in Pocklington. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 54.2% in Pocklington.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Pocklington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 10,124 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,139.9 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 30.5% |
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