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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 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 2 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
19
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

Anti-social behaviour
9.91(-31%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.67(-78%)
Other theft
2.66(-60%)
Public order
1.69(-81%)
Shoplifting
1.69(-81%)
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%
Indian
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

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £536K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £415 per square foot) in Bishopthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£540,000£441
Semi-Detached25£360,000£402
Terraced5£350,000£371
Flats1£180,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishopthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£388,375£159,000£296,500£217,500
2017£420,000£147,500£293,500£300,000
2018£433,000£153,000£301,475£250,000
2019£467,500£147,500£288,000£230,000
2020£431,703£157,500£340,000£220,000
2021£530,000£153,500£320,000£280,655
2022£418,000£179,000£337,500£318,000
2023£525,000£190,000£385,000£400,000
2024£482,500£355,000£318,000
2025£550,000£184,000£385,000£305,000
2026£427,500£312,500£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£189£299£277
2017£303£309£283£277
2018£330£316£278£290
2019£332£306£316£315
2020£348£339£314£326
2021£364£326£344£333
2022£415£348£430£380
2023£393£398£408£329
2024£412£404£362
2025£442£312£402£383
2026£410£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Bishopthorpe

Is Bishopthorpe safe?

Bishopthorpe records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bishopthorpe?

The median sale price in Bishopthorpe is £412,500 (about £415 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bishopthorpe?

Bishopthorpe has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bishopthorpe?

Bishopthorpe scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bishopthorpe sits around rank 29,405 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bishopthorpe?

The average household income in Bishopthorpe is around £58,528 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bishopthorpe?

Bishopthorpe is represented by 1 elected councillor: Michael Nicholls (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Bishopthorpe

YO232SX

Keble Park North

YO232SN

De Grey Place

YO232RP

Wolsey Drive

YO232TD

Acaster Lane

YO232TY

Lakeside

YO232TU

Elm Avenue

YO232SW

Harcourt Close

YO232SZ

Hardgraves Mews

YO232RE

School Lane

YO232RQ

Maple Avenue

YO232RS

Copmanthorpe Lane

YO232UT

Lilac Avenue

YO232QW

Maclagan Road

YO232SJ

Acaster Lane

YO232QL

Lang Road

YO232GF

Chantry Lane

YO232TS

The Vines

YO232RD

The Courtyard

YO232BD

Sim Balk Lane

YO232ST

Acaster Lane

YO232QY

Sargent Avenue

YO232UE

Simbalk Lane

YO232XD

Acaster Lane

YO232SY

Keble Park Crescent

YO232LX

Tyn Garth

YO232SB

Ferry Lane

YO232AA

Bishopthorpe

YO232UX

The Close

YO232UL

Mill Lane

YO232QZ

Deans Close

YO232XE

Lakeside

YO232QU

Lady Wortley Place

YO232TA

Keble Drive

YO232RR

Bridge Road

YO232RA

Main Street

YO232UP

Mount Pleasant

YO232YZ

Yew Tree Close

YO232SL

Montague Road

YO232SQ

Ramsey Avenue

YO232RY

Appleton Court

YO232PY

Brocket View

YO232QJ

Lang Road

YO232PL

Intake Lane

YO232SS

Montague Road

YO232SU

Keble Park South

YO232XB

Acaster Lane

YO232UG

Copmanthorpe Lane

YO232SD

Myrtle Avenue

YO232RB

Main Street

YO232QP

The Coppice

YO232RJ

Beech Avenue

YO232QH

Simbalk Lane

YO232RW

Melton Drive

YO232UQ

Moor End

YO232UA

Cundall Drive

YO232UW

Cherry Tree Drive

YO232SH

Drummond View

YO232SA

Acaster Lane

YO232QE

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232QS

New Lane

YO232TT

Cherry Tree Drive

YO232QD

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232RN

Neville Drive

YO232QF

Chantry Lane

YO232RU

Croft Court

YO232TZ

Holly Close

YO232SR

Lamplugh Crescent

YO232GE

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232SG

Acaster Lane

YO232SP

Montague Road

YO232SF

Garbett Way

YO232TF

Canons Court

YO232TR

Intake Lane

YO232QR

Copmanthorpe Lane

YO232UY

Waterline Industrial Estate

YO232RG

Maple Avenue

YO232AB

Pheasant Way

YO232QG

Church Lane

YO232GB

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232QT

Copmanthorpe Lane

YO232SE

Coda Avenue

YO232UU

Oak Avenue

YO232QA

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232TB

Keble Gardens

YO232QN

Temple Road

YO232UN

Oak Avenue

YO232US

Beech Avenue

YO232XA

Appleton Road

YO232TE

Keble Close

YO232TX

Cowper Lane

YO232RX

The Orchard

YO232UJ

Mill Lane

YO232QB

Middlethorpe Court

YO232AD

Swanlow Drive

YO232UH

Moor End

YO232RZ

Kirkwell

YO232PU

Broad Lane

YO232RF

Appleton Road

YO232UR

Beech Avenue

YO232UF

Moor Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.