Bishopthorpe vs Strensall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Strensall is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Strensall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Strensall
£366,247
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Strensall
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Strensall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Strensall
410.9
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Strensall
70.2
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Strensall
£30,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £366,247, Strensall undercuts Bishopthorpe (£512,732) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Strensall it is a flat at £127,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 59% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£686,694 vs £430,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberStrensall has a crime rate of 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bishopthorpe at 66.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Strensall 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 Strensall, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Strensall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Strensall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Strensall averages 410.9 Mbps – ahead of Bishopthorpe's 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 94.5% in Strensall. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 78.5% in Strensall.
Strensall 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 70.2 (band C) in Strensall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,406 in Strensall. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Strensall.
Bishopthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe and £30,139.9 in Strensall. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 47.5 in Strensall. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 56.8% in Strensall. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 68% in Strensall. Bishopthorpe has a population of 3,333 and Strensall has 6,060.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Strensall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,139.9 | £30,139.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 34.8% |
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