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Bishopthorpe

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About

Bishopthorpe ward lies on the southern outskirts of York, primarily comprising the large village of Bishopthorpe itself along with some surrounding farmland and residential areas. The ward is bordered by the River Ouse to the east, separating it from the city centre, and includes the grounds of the historic Bishopthorpe Palace. This area functions as a distinct community with its own local shops and services, maintaining a character separate from the immediate urban expansion.

A key feature is the Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of York, with its distinctive Gothic gatehouse visible from the main road. The riverside path here offers views back towards the city's landmarks, including the Minster in the distance. The ward's layout includes older, narrower village streets near the church and river, contrasting with more modern housing developments that have expanded its footprint inland over recent decades.

Area overview

On average Bishopthorpe has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishopthorpe is £58,528 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishopthorpe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishopthorpe is home to around 4,136 people, with a population density of about 359.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishopthorpe Population
4,136
Population density
359.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.7(-80%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.74(-44%)
Other theft
2.42(-64%)
Shoplifting
1.45(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.45(-83%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,927
94.92%
Other White
77
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.65%
Irish
22
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.41%
Total population: 4,137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,484
43.18%
No qualifications
495
14.4%
Level 3 (A level)
486
14.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
421
12.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
260
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 3,437

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,033
56.85%
Owns with a mortgage
526
28.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
134
7.37%
Social rents from council
58
3.19%
Other forms of private rent
39
2.15%
Total households: 1,817

Property prices in Bishopthorpe

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 in Bishopthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishopthorpe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£500,000
Flats2£184,000
Semi-Detached21£360,000
Terraced4£305,000

10 years median price trend in Bishopthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.

All postcodes in Bishopthorpe

YO232RW

Melton Drive

YO232UX

The Close

YO232GB

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232QY

Sargent Avenue

YO232RQ

Maple Avenue

YO232RA

Main Street

YO232SH

Drummond View

YO232SJ

Acaster Lane

YO232SU

Keble Park South

YO232SW

Harcourt Close

YO232PL

Intake Lane

YO232TX

Cowper Lane

YO232AA

Bishopthorpe

YO232UL

Mill Lane

YO232SE

Coda Avenue

YO232TS

The Vines

YO232SP

Montague Road

YO232BD

Sim Balk Lane

YO232LX

Tyn Garth

YO232QZ

Deans Close

YO232SS

Montague Road

YO232ST

Acaster Lane

YO232TA

Keble Drive

YO232SZ

Hardgraves Mews

YO232UN

Oak Avenue

YO232QJ

Lang Road

YO232QL

Lang Road

YO232RL

Beech Avenue

YO232PY

Brocket View

YO232TF

Canons Court

YO232QR

Copmanthorpe Lane

YO232RT

Newlands Road

YO232SD

Myrtle Avenue

YO232TB

Keble Gardens

YO232UE

Simbalk Lane

YO232XE

Lakeside

YO232RR

Bridge Road

YO232RY

Appleton Court

YO232SN

De Grey Place

YO232SQ

Ramsey Avenue

YO232RX

The Orchard

YO232SA

Acaster Lane

YO232UY

Waterline Industrial Estate

YO232TZ

Holly Close

YO232SF

Garbett Way

YO232SL

Montague Road

YO232UH

Moor End

YO232QE

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232RP

Wolsey Drive

YO232UW

Cherry Tree Drive

YO232UT

Lilac Avenue

YO232AD

Swanlow Drive

YO232QF

Chantry Lane

YO232QT

Copmanthorpe Lane

YO232TE

Keble Close

YO232XA

Appleton Road

YO232QU

Lady Wortley Place

YO232UQ

Moor End

YO232QS

New Lane

YO232XB

Acaster Lane

YO232QH

Simbalk Lane

YO232RE

School Lane

YO232RJ

Beech Avenue

YO232SX

Keble Park North

YO232UP

Mount Pleasant

YO232YZ

Yew Tree Close

YO232QB

Middlethorpe Court

YO232UJ

Mill Lane

YO232PU

Broad Lane

YO232SR

Lamplugh Crescent

YO232QW

Maclagan Road

YO232UF

Moor Lane

YO232RG

Maple Avenue

YO232SY

Keble Park Crescent

YO232TD

Acaster Lane

YO232QQ

Simbalk Lane

YO232TR

Intake Lane

YO232TU

Elm Avenue

YO232UA

Cundall Drive

YO232XD

Acaster Lane

YO232SB

Ferry Lane

YO232TY

Lakeside

YO232SG

Acaster Lane

YO232RH

Vernon Close

YO232QX

Coggan Way

YO232UG

Copmanthorpe Lane

YO232QD

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232RS

Copmanthorpe Lane

YO232AB

Pheasant Way

YO232QG

Church Lane

YO232QN

Temple Road

YO232RD

The Courtyard

YO232QP

The Coppice

YO232RB

Main Street

YO232GF

Chantry Lane

YO232RU

Croft Court

YO232UR

Beech Avenue

YO232US

Beech Avenue

YO232RF

Appleton Road

YO232RZ

Kirkwell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.