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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

YO232QA

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232TT

Cherry Tree Drive

YO232GE

Bishopthorpe Road

YO232RN

Neville Drive

YO232UU

Oak Avenue

Data Sources

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