Bishopthorpe vs Tadcaster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tadcaster offers lower property prices by roughly 48%. Tadcaster has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Tadcaster
£345,334
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Tadcaster
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Tadcaster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Tadcaster
371.8
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Tadcaster
70.4
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Tadcaster
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Tadcaster more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £345,334 versus £512,732 in Bishopthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Tadcaster it is a flat at £178,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Bishopthorpe (£391,846 vs £279,866).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Tadcaster (47.3 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 Tadcaster 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 favours Bishopthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Tadcaster.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tadcaster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tadcaster enjoy 371.8 Mbps on average, while Bishopthorpe lags behind at 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 85.1% in Tadcaster. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 71.8% in Tadcaster.
Tadcaster is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (372 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tadcaster is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Bishopthorpe's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,396 in Tadcaster. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Tadcaster.
Tadcaster has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bishopthorpe has a population of 3,333 while Tadcaster has 6,339. Median household income is £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe and £30,091.2 in Tadcaster. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 47.1 in Tadcaster. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 56.9% in Tadcaster.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Tadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 6,339 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,139.9 | £30,091.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 34.3% |
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