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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

YO74ET

Green Lane

YO74EX

New Row

YO74SH

Thirsk

YO74DQ

Thirsk

YO74RL

Kestrel Drive

YO71AJ

St James Green

YO71BE

Front Street

YO71FF

Lynbrook Close

YO71TB

Back Lane

YO71TF

Market Place

YO72AA

Green Lane

YO74DE

Newsham Road

YO74LS

Station Road

YO71FD

Fairfield

YO71FY

Megson Place

YO74FA

Sandhutton Park Gardens

YO71SP

Dowber Way

YO74RS

Foss Sike Lane

YO74SQ

Chapel Garth

YO71EH

Hambleton View

YO71SJ

South Dowber Lane

YO72EP

Sutton Road

YO72LS

Stoneybrough Lane

YO74LY

Station Cottages

YO74SA

Thirsk

YO71AR

Alexander Close

YO71DQ

Barbeck

YO71DT

Hambleton Place

YO71DU

Hambleton Place

YO71QR

Westgate

YO71AA

Millgate

YO71BZ

Tranmire Close

YO71FN

St James Court

YO71HA

Market Place

YO71SZ

Transport House Yard

YO71UF

Johnson Close

YO74LZ

Coniston Way

YO74EB

Catton Lane

YO74EJ

Thirsk

YO74EW

Thirsk

YO74LW

Rydal Close

YO71DG

Barbeck

YO71PG

Johnsons Yard

YO74RX

Bullock Lane

YO71BX

St Marys Drive

YO71DJ

Sutton Road

YO71PP

Thirsk

YO71SY

Gillings Court Mews

YO71UJ

Bluebell Court

YO71AE

Riverside Mews

YO71GX

Williams Court

YO71LW

Market Place

YO74NW

School Terrace

YO71AH

St James Green

YO71DL

Sutton Road

YO71QH

Station Road

YO74FL

Thirsk

YO71DF

Ingramgate

YO71GQ

Edgar Drive

YO72ED

Felixkirk Road

YO74HA

Maunby Lane

YO74NH

Sand Hutton Lane

Data Sources

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