Bishopthorpe vs Selby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Selby offers lower property prices by roughly 99%. Selby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Selby
£257,713
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Selby
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Selby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Selby
435
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Selby
70.4
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Selby
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Selby is £257,713, which is 99% less than Bishopthorpe at £512,732. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Selby it is a flat at £105,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 78% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£391,846 vs £219,578).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Selby (47.4 per 1,000) compared to Bishopthorpe (66.9 per 1,000), a 41% difference. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Selby 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 Selby. Bishopthorpe has 2 schools in total, while Selby has 9.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Selby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Selby offers faster average downloads at 435.0 Mbps, compared to 361.2 Mbps in Bishopthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 95.5% in Selby. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 85.1% in Selby.
Selby is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (435 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Selby 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 £1,412 in Selby. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Selby.
Selby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe and £30,117.4 in Selby. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 48.2 in Selby. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 56.6% in Selby. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 69% in Selby.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 19,480 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,139.9 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 33.8% |
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