Bishopthorpe vs Wetherby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wetherby wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Bishopthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishopthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishopthorpe
£512,732
Wetherby
£463,030
Crime Rate
Bishopthorpe
66.9
Wetherby
116.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishopthorpe
100.0%
Wetherby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishopthorpe
361.2
Wetherby
367.4
EPC Rating
Bishopthorpe
70.2
Wetherby
70.4
Median Income
Bishopthorpe
£30,140
Wetherby
£30,091
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £463,030, Wetherby undercuts Bishopthorpe (£512,732) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishopthorpe is a flat at £184,000, while in Wetherby it is a flat at £262,390.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Wetherby (£262,390 vs £184,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopthorpe prices grew faster — 66% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Bishopthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.9 per 1,000 versus 116 per 1,000 in Wetherby. The most common crime category in Bishopthorpe is violent-crime, while in Wetherby 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 Wetherby, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bishopthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wetherby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishopthorpe | Wetherby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Wetherby averages 367.4 Mbps – ahead of Bishopthorpe's 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.1% of premises in Bishopthorpe and 89.8% in Wetherby. Gigabit availability stands at 66% in Bishopthorpe and 69.6% in Wetherby.
Wetherby is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (367 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wetherby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Bishopthorpe averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,406 in Bishopthorpe and £1,396 in Wetherby. 59.4% of homes in Bishopthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Wetherby.
Wetherby has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,139.9 in Bishopthorpe and £30,091.2 in Wetherby. The median age is 47.5 in Bishopthorpe and 47.1 in Wetherby. Owner-occupancy is 68% in Bishopthorpe versus 66.9% in Wetherby. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Bishopthorpe and 56.9% in Wetherby.
| Indicator | Bishopthorpe | Wetherby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,333 | 11,711 |
| 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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