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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 very low crime levels, with around 52 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
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
29.69(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.88(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.06(-5%)
Shoplifting
4.24(-51%)
Other theft
3.11(-53%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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
Detached27£372,500
Flats12£115,250
Semi-Detached34£227,500
Terraced32£211,250

10 years median price trend in Thirsk

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

All postcodes in Thirsk

YO71AZ

Stockton Road

YO71FP

Drovers Way

YO71PR

Cemetery Road

YO71SS

Barbeck Close

YO71UN

Marage Road

YO74EG

Skipton Old Airfield

YO74NB

Annakin Cottages

YO74ND

De Grey Terrace

YO74NR

Houlsyke Cottages

YO74RJ

Kingfisher Way

YO71GR

Little Green Mews

YO74BY

Chapel Garth

YO74RH

Foss Sike Lane

YO71AG

St James Green

YO71DE

The Crescent

YO71PU

Newsham Road

YO74RY

South Farm Court

YO71HP

Castlegate Mews

YO71AD

Bridge Street

YO71BB

Long Street

YO71GS

Cygnet Close

YO71TL

Percy Drive

YO71UG

Millers Road

YO71AB

Bridge Street

YO71BL

Norby Estate

YO71EA

Hambleton Place

YO71EF

Hambleton Avenue

YO71FT

Nursery Gardens

YO71QL

Station Road

YO71UE

The Orchard

YO74PA

Eastwood Court

YO74BU

Osprey Drive

YO74EH

Thirsk

YO74LN

Cleveland Way

YO74SR

Field View

YO74RW

Chapel Row

YO71LL

Thirsk

YO74DL

Church View

YO71DH

Byland Avenue

YO74NA

Railway Cottages

YO71EQ

Hambleton View

YO71LE

Porters Vaults

YO74RT

Craddock Row

YO71AS

Long Street

YO71FG

Whitelass Close

YO71GJ

Nursery Mews

YO71TJ

Chapel Street

YO74NU

Carlton Close

YO71BS

St Marys Way

YO71DN

Hambleton Place

YO71DW

Hambleton Place

YO71ER

St Marys Close

YO71PE

Barleys Yard

YO74NG

Poplar Terrace

YO71BP

Pinfold Place

YO71GL

Nursery Gardens

YO71UA

Newlands Court

YO71BT

Golden Lion Yard

YO71EZ

Batemans Yard

YO71LJ

Chapel Mews

YO74EZ

Thirsk

YO74LX

Back Lane

YO71BR

St Marys Walk

YO71DA

Finkle Street

YO71ED

Hambleton Place

YO71PL

Kirkgate

YO71TP

Shaws Close

YO74RU

Bullock Lane

YO71PT

Kirkgate Mews

YO74NF

Carlton Road

YO74RN

Busby Stoop Road

YO71AX

Long Street

YO71BJ

Norby

YO71ET

Market Place

YO71EW

Gormire Close

YO71TX

Gallows Lane

YO71UP

Thomas Lord Drive

YO74SF

Catton Road

YO71AP

Long Street

YO71EB

Hambleton Place

YO71QP

Cemetery Road

YO71TZ

Olivette Crescent

YO74FD

Meadow View

YO74LP

Thirlmere Close

YO71DR

Hambleton Close

YO71PS

Masonic Lane

YO71PW

Cemetery Road

YO71UQ

Old Mill Row

YO74EU

Back Lane

YO71BN

Norby Estate

YO71EE

Hambleton Avenue

YO71FZ

Favenfield Road

YO71PN

Coach House Close

YO74EP

Post Office Lane

YO74SE

Thirsk

YO71FH

Springfield Close

YO71DD

Ingramgate

YO71GY

Willow Mews

YO72LT

Stockton Road

YO74EQ

Busby Stoop Road

Data Sources

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