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Thirsk

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About

Thirsk ward encompasses the market town of Thirsk and its surrounding rural villages, situated on the southern edge of the North York Moors. The area is defined by its agricultural character, with arable and livestock farming shaping the landscape. The town itself serves as a commercial and service hub for the wider rural community, centred around its historic marketplace.

A specific local landmark is the statue of the famous racehorse, Thirsk's racing heritage remains a notable aspect of local culture. The area's geography is largely flat, lying within the Vale of Mowbray, with the Hambleton Hills forming a distinct edge to the east. The ward includes outlying settlements like Sowerby and Carlton Miniott, which maintain their own distinct identities while being closely linked to the town.

Area overview

On average Thirsk has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thirsk is £51,856 per year. There are 3 schools in Thirsk: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thirsk is home to around 7,074 people, with a population density of about 162.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thirsk Population
7,074
Population density
162.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.29(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.53(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.75(+13%)
Shoplifting
5.37(-39%)
Public order
4.66(-47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,643
93.93%
Other White
254
3.59%
Irish
22
0.31%
Other Asian
18
0.25%
Pakistani
16
0.23%
Total population: 7,072

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,803
29.94%
No qualifications
1,184
19.66%
Level 3 (A level)
973
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
886
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
602
10%
Total 16+ residents: 6,023

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,184
36.25%
Owns with a mortgage
741
22.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
624
19.11%
Other social rented
531
16.26%
Other forms of private rent
98
3%
Total households: 3,266

Property prices in Thirsk

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Thirsk area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thirsk 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£385,000
Flats15£87,000
Semi-Detached37£242,000
Terraced32£205,000

10 years median price trend in Thirsk

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

All postcodes in Thirsk

YO71AA

Millgate

YO71FR

Hambleton Place

YO74EX

New Row

YO71PN

Coach House Close

YO71DB

Finkle Street

YO71BS

St Marys Way

YO71FS

Hambleton Court

YO71EW

Gormire Close

YO74FH

Thirsk

YO71TB

Back Lane

YO71PG

Johnsons Yard

YO71LW

Market Place

YO71UN

Marage Road

YO74RS

Foss Sike Lane

YO74NW

School Terrace

YO74BU

Osprey Drive

YO74LT

Station Road

YO71BB

Long Street

YO74DA

Cemetery Road

YO71EF

Hambleton Avenue

YO71DR

Hambleton Close

YO71GY

Willow Mews

YO71UB

Rymer Way

YO71BT

Golden Lion Yard

YO71EU

Market Place

YO71BJ

Norby

YO71ER

St Marys Close

YO71UH

Todds Court

YO71LL

Thirsk

YO74DE

Newsham Road

YO74SB

Thirsk

YO71DY

Hambleton Place

YO74NS

Laburnum Cottages

YO74RX

Bullock Lane

YO72LT

Stockton Road

YO71AX

Long Street

YO74DL

Church View

YO71TE

Croft View

YO74ET

Green Lane

YO71DD

Ingramgate

YO71LU

Chapel Street

YO74RT

Craddock Row

YO71BD

Stammergate

YO74SG

Thirsk

YO71HL

Castlegate

YO71GX

Williams Court

YO74EQ

Busby Stoop Road

YO71DU

Hambleton Place

YO71AP

Long Street

YO71BP

Pinfold Place

YO71AR

Alexander Close

YO74NE

Manfield Terrace

YO71QP

Cemetery Road

YO71EH

Hambleton View

YO74NU

Carlton Close

YO71EP

Dowber Way

YO71FX

Bellingham Close

YO71DE

The Crescent

YO74ND

De Grey Terrace

YO71SR

Gormire Close

YO71DA

Finkle Street

YO74FE

Dunnock Drive

YO74NH

Sand Hutton Lane

YO72EN

Old Sutton Road

YO71PE

Barleys Yard

YO71GQ

Edgar Drive

YO71BU

St Marys Avenue

YO71BX

St Marys Drive

YO71FT

Nursery Gardens

YO74DG

Thirsk

YO74NT

Carlton Way

YO72AA

Green Lane

YO74FJ

Sutton View

YO71TL

Percy Drive

YO71FN

St James Court

YO74NY

Coniston Way

YO74NF

Carlton Road

YO71QR

Westgate

YO71AJ

St James Green

YO74DF

Thirsk

YO71BA

Stockton Road

YO71SP

Dowber Way

YO71LB

Market Place

YO71BY

Woolmoor Close

YO71AQ

St James Green

YO71AW

Long Street

YO71TP

Shaws Close

YO74LR

Ripon Way

YO71PL

Kirkgate

YO71HG

Barnetts Yard

YO74EH

Thirsk

YO71FL

Herriot Way

YO71FQ

Stoneybrough Close

YO74FD

Meadow View

YO71FW

Allerdale Close

YO71FP

Drovers Way

YO74AA

Northallerton Road

YO71TF

Market Place

YO71BW

Norby Estate

YO71UP

Thomas Lord Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.