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Thirsk South & Coxwold

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About

Thirsk South encompasses the southern outskirts of this historic market town, characterised by residential streets that give way to open farmland bordering the Hambleton Hills. The landscape is defined by the gentle, rolling fields typical of the Vale of York, with a network of quiet lanes connecting farms and villages. The area provides a settled, residential base with easy access to the town centre's amenities and transport links.

Coxwold is a linear village nestled at the foot of the Hambleton Hills within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its distinctive main street is lined with attractive stone houses, including the former home of author Laurence Sterne. The area is dominated by the wooded slopes of the hills to the north, with the impressive ruins of Byland Abbey situated on its southern edge, marking a strong historical presence in the rural landscape.

Area overview

On average Thirsk South & Coxwold has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thirsk South & Coxwold is £52,940 per year. There are 9 schools in Thirsk South & Coxwold: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Thirsk South & Coxwold is home to around 9,529 people, with a population density of about 70.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thirsk South & Coxwold Population
9,529
Population density
70.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.43(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.55(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.83(-67%)
Vehicle crime
1.78(-68%)
Other crime
1.68(-50%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,921
93.6%
Other White
221
2.32%
Other
72
0.76%
Other Asian
39
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.4%
Total population: 9,531

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,604
33.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,343
17.1%
No qualifications
1,312
16.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,114
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,855

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,530
38.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,048
26.04%
Other social rented
668
16.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
400
9.94%
Other forms of private rent
206
5.12%
Total households: 4,025

Property prices in Thirsk South & Coxwold

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Thirsk South & Coxwold area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thirsk South & Coxwold 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 Thirsk South & Coxwold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£397,500
Flats5£180,000
Semi-Detached48£247,487
Terraced22£210,000

10 years median price trend in Thirsk South & Coxwold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thirsk South & Coxwold.

All postcodes in Thirsk South & Coxwold

YO73HD

Pit Ings Lane

YO73HP

Dalton Bridge

YO71SU

Sandholme Court

YO72BT

Kilburn Parks

YO72DB

Back Lane

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.