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Sowerby & Topcliffe

About

Sowerby & Topcliffe ward encompasses a rural portion of the Hambleton district, situated between the market towns of Thirsk and Northallerton. The area is defined by the River Swale, which flows through its southern part, and is characterised by agricultural land, scattered villages, and the larger settlement of Topcliffe. The landscape is predominantly flat, open farmland, with the A168 and East Coast Main Line railway providing key transport links through the area.

The ward includes the distinct villages of Sowerby, a suburb of Thirsk, and Topcliffe, which hosts a regular weekly market. Topcliffe is also the location of a historic military airfield. Land use is primarily agricultural, with a mix of arable and livestock farming. The area maintains a quiet, residential character away from the main transport corridors, with local services centred in the village hubs.

Area overview

On average Sowerby & Topcliffe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sowerby & Topcliffe is £52,392 per year. There are 7 schools in Sowerby & Topcliffe: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Sowerby & Topcliffe is home to around 7,789 people, with a population density of about 142.7 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sowerby & Topcliffe Population

7,789

Population density

142.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

16.05(-63%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.78(-22%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.75(-44%)

Shoplifting

2.7(-69%)

Vehicle crime

1.93(-65%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

7,253

93.12%

Other White

196

2.52%

Other

0.86%

Other Asian

0.6%

African

0.48%

Total population: 7,789

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,147

33.83%

Level 3 (A level)

1,157

18.23%

No qualifications

956

15.06%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

883

13.91%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

594

9.36%

Total 16+ residents: 6,347

Housing

Owns outright

1,218

36.73%

Owns with a mortgage

969

29.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

437

13.18%

Other social rented

382

11.52%

Other forms of private rent

180

5.43%

Total households: 3,316

Property prices in Sowerby & Topcliffe

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £267,995 in Sowerby & Topcliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Sowerby & Topcliffe over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	52	£372,475	£252,295	£320,000	£431,996	£549,200
Flats	13	£176,250	£71,500	£138,000	£187,500	£234,000
Semi-Detached	42	£263,000	£200,248	£229,246	£287,500	£459,500
Terraced	32	£221,998	£167,750	£195,000	£247,750	£280,000

10 years median price trend in Sowerby & Topcliffe

All postcodes in Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO73AQ

South Moor Lane

YO71GU

Acacia Drive

YO71NH

Queens Gardens

YO71PD

School Garth

YO71RR

Admirals Court

YO73AA

York Road

YO71GW

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO71JN

Front Street

YO73HA

Harriers Croft

YO73NP

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO71LG

Chapel Street

YO71NJ

Back Lane

YO71RB

Topcliffe Road

YO73DZ

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO73GJ

Daisy Road

YO73RT

Deans Square

YO71QG

Racecourse Mews

YO71JT

Back Lane

YO71NX

Kings Gardens

YO71PB

Kings Meadows

YO73FU

Magnolia Way

YO73JB

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO73NR

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO73SP

Butterfly Close

YO71FU

Racecourse Mews

YO71RZ

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO73ER

Elm Road

YO73PB

Long Street

YO73QH

Willow Grove

YO73RY

Back Lane

YO71NN

Gravel Hole Lane

YO71PA

Kings Meadows

YO73AG

Islebeck Road

YO73GP

Magnus Pasture

YO73HB

Cocked Hat Park

YO73HL

Gristhwaite Lane

YO73HS

Back Lane

YO73QA

Poplar Crescent

YO73SJ

Poppy Drive

YO71SE

Saxty Way

YO71SQ

Mac Arthur Close

YO71GF

Freemans Way

YO71HS

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO71QU

Topcliffe Road

YO73EW

Chestnut Avenue

YO73HT

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO73JW

The Rowans

YO73RN

Swale View

YO73SY

Churchill Mews

YO71NP

Kings Gardens

YO71PZ

Station Road

YO71RJ

Carlton Avenue

YO73AW

Moor Lane

YO73JE

Ash Court

YO73FX

Tulip Tree Close

YO73JA

Sowerby & Topcliffe

YO73TQ

Apex Court

YO71HR

Sowerby Road

YO71JY

Blakey Lane

YO71NT

Kings Gardens

YO71SD

Saxty Way

YO73NZ

Front Street

YO73FR

Hazel Wood Crescent

YO73BP

Islebeck Lane

YO73BE

New Cottages

YO73EN

Chestnut Crescent

YO73RS

East Lea

YO71JS

Worlds End

YO71QY

Melbourne Place

YO73AJ

Sowerby Parks

YO73ET

Oak Drive

YO73SU

Cherryoak Street

YO71HZ

Sowerby Road

YO71RQ

Topcliffe Road

YO73HD

Pit Ings Lane

YO73HP

Dalton Bridge

YO71RE

Belgrave Terrace

YO71RH

South Terrace

YO71SU

Sandholme Court

YO73AH

Sowerby Parks

YO73EL

Chestnut Avenue

YO73EU

Sycamore Avenue

YO73FP

Yew Tree Way

YO73JP

The Oaks

YO73GU

The Hawthorns

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Sowerby & Topcliffe

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