Welcome to Bishopthorpe
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Bishopthorpe is a village and civil parish three miles south of York in the City of York unitary authority area and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. Bishopthorpe is close to the River Ouse, and has a population of 3,174, increasing to 3,237 at the 2011 Census. The area of Main Street and the Palace were made a conservation area in 1989 along with other open areas of the village.The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. It was then a part of the district of Selby District in North Yorkshire from 1974 until 1996. Since 1996 it has been part of the City of York unitary authority.It was formerly known as St Andrewthorpe, but in the 13th century, Archbishop Walter de Grey bought the manor house and gave it to the Dean and Chapter of York Minster. This became Bishopthorpe Palace, the residence of the Archbishop of York. Many of the roads in Bishopthorpe are named after past Archbishops.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
394 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
3,333 (2021) |
Density |
845 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.7 |
Ward |
Bishopthorpe |
District |
York |
Postcodes |
YO23 |
ONS ID |
E04010458 |
Council
Contact details for Bishopthorpe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bishopthorpe Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bishopthorpe Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Bishopthorpe Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bishopthorpe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bishopthorpe Parish.
Local News
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'Shocking' behaviour in Bishopthorpe Road included urinating in public | York Press
Published: 16th Apr 2024
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Bishopthorpe Cricket Club facing closure due to lack of players
Published: 25th Feb 2024