Bishopthorpe vs Stamford Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stamford Bridge wins on house prices with a 64% gap. Stamford Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Stamford Bridge
£312,837
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Stamford Bridge
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Stamford Bridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Stamford Bridge
333.1
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Stamford Bridge
70.3
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Stamford Bridge
£30,310
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bishopthorpe commands an average of £512,732, compared with £312,837 in Stamford Bridge – a difference of 64%. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Stamford Bridge it is a flat at £99,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 85% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£184,000 vs £99,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs -25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Stamford Bridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.6 per 1,000 versus 66.9 per 1,000 in Bishopthorpe. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Stamford Bridge 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bishopthorpe and Stamford Bridge. Bishopthorpe has 2 schools and Stamford Bridge has 1 schools.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stamford Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Stamford Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 361.2 Mbps in Bishopthorpe and 333.1 Mbps in Stamford Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 84.6% in Stamford Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 60.2% in Stamford Bridge.
Bishopthorpe is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (361 vs 333 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stamford Bridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Bishopthorpe averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,391 in Stamford Bridge. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Stamford Bridge.
Stamford Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,310.3 in Stamford Bridge and £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 47.6 in Stamford Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 68.5% in Stamford Bridge. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 56.5% in Stamford Bridge.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Stamford Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 4,487 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,139.9 | £30,310.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 34.3% |
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