Bishopthorpe, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Bishopthorpe is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,332. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bishopthorpe
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.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,332 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.9191°, -1.0992° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.4 inches (9 cm) |
About Bishopthorpe
Bishopthorpe is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,332. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 105.0 sq mi (272.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9191°N, 1.0992°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Bishopthorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Bishopthorpe
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop of York's Church of England Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Dringhouses Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naburn Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishopthorpe Infant School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bishopthorpe
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Revolution Radio Online | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 |
Museums in Bishopthorpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Convent Museum | ||||
| Barley Hall | ||||
| Catton Heritage Museum | ||||
| Craven's Motorcycle Museum | ||||
| Fairfax House Museum | ||||
| Goole Museum | ||||
| Jorvik Viking Centre | ||||
| Kohima Museum | ||||
| Merchant Adventurers' Hall | ||||
| Micklegate Bar Museum | ||||
| National Railway Museum | ||||
| Pontefract Museum | ||||
| Quilters' Guild | ||||
| Roman Bath Museum | ||||
| The Waterways Museum | ||||
| York Army Museum | ||||
| York Castle Museum | ||||
| York Minster Undercroft | ||||
| York Saint Mary's | ||||
| York's Chocolate Story | ||||
| Yorkshire Museum | ||||
| Yorkshire Museum of Farming |
Libraries in Bishopthorpe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barlby Library & Community Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Better York Library Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishopthorpe Common Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boston Spa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Copmanthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dringhouses Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunnington Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easingwold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Explore @ 30 Clarence Street | 0.0 | |||||
| Explore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harry Fairhurst Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Haxby and Wigginton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Howden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huntington Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| JB Morrell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library & Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Minster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Earswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontefract Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poppleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research | 0.0 | |||||
| Search Engine | 0.0 | |||||
| Selby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Strensall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tadcaster Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The British Library Document Supply Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Valley Gardens Pop Up Library | 0.0 | |||||
| York Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bishopthorpe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goole Market Hall | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Newgate Market | |||||
| Pontefract Market Hall | |||||
| Pontefract Outdoor Market | |||||
| Selby Livestock Auction Mart |
Hotels in Bishopthorpe
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bishopthorpe
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bishopthorpe
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bishopthorpe
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bishopthorpe
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bishopthorpe
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bishopthorpe
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bishopthorpe
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bishopthorpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsty Ales | ||||
| Brew York | ||||
| Crooked Brewery | ||||
| Half Moon Brewery | ||||
| Ice Cream Factory Brewery | ||||
| Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Old Mill Brewery | ||||
| Pivovar Brew House | ||||
| Rudgate Brewery | ||||
| Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery | ||||
| Thomas Fawcett | ||||
| Trig Brewery | ||||
| Yorkshire Heart |
Stadiums & Teams in Bishopthorpe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bishopthorpe
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eddsfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Headon Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hibaldstow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ings Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Little Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Low Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherthorpe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Newgate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bishopthorpe
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe Post Office | |
| Naburn Post Office | |
| Woodthorpe Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Bishopthorpe
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital | ||
| White Cross Court Community Rehabilitation Hospital |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bishopthorpe
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Acaster Malbis Methodist Church | |
| Bishopthorpe Methodist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Saint Andrew's Church | |
| St Edward the Confessor | |
| St Matthew's, Naburn | |
| West Thorpe Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bishopthorpe?
Bishopthorpe has a population of 3,332 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 105.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bishopthorpe?
Bishopthorpe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.
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