Town comparison
Copmanthorpe vs Knaresborough
Which is better to live in? 14.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Knaresborough is about 4% cheaper on average. Knaresborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copmanthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copmanthorpe
£406,814
Knaresborough
£391,262
Crime Rate
Copmanthorpe
66.7
Knaresborough
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copmanthorpe
100.0%
Knaresborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copmanthorpe
80
Knaresborough
439.4
EPC Rating
Copmanthorpe
70
Knaresborough
70.3
Median Income
Copmanthorpe
£31,854
Knaresborough
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Knaresborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £391,262 versus £406,814 in Copmanthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Copmanthorpe is a flat at £220,000, while in Knaresborough it is a flat at £145,194.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Copmanthorpe (£220,000 vs £145,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copmanthorpe prices grew faster — 19% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.6 offences per 1,000 people, Knaresborough is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Copmanthorpe's 66.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Copmanthorpe is violent-crime, while in Knaresborough 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 Copmanthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Knaresborough.
Copmanthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knaresborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copmanthorpe | Knaresborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Knaresborough enjoy 439.4 Mbps on average, while Copmanthorpe lags behind at 80.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Copmanthorpe and 93.7% in Knaresborough. Gigabit availability stands at 0% in Copmanthorpe and 86.5% in Knaresborough.
Knaresborough is the faster of the two by 449% on average download speed (439 vs 80 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Knaresborough is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Copmanthorpe's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Copmanthorpe and £1,432 in Knaresborough. 58.5% of homes in Copmanthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Knaresborough.
Knaresborough has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Copmanthorpe has a population of 3,671 while Knaresborough has 15,781. Median household income is £31,854 in Copmanthorpe and £29,895 in Knaresborough. The median age is 43.1 in Copmanthorpe and 48.1 in Knaresborough. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Copmanthorpe and 56.9% in Knaresborough.
| Indicator | Copmanthorpe | Knaresborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,671 | 15,781 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 34.2% |
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