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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

YO74RJ

Kingfisher Way

YO72LS

Stoneybrough Lane

YO74SR

Field View

YO74FL

Thirsk

YO71TJ

Chapel Street

YO74EJ

Thirsk

YO71TA

Picks Court

YO74EL

Thirsk

YO71TN

Sunny Way

YO71EB

Hambleton Place

YO71BE

Front Street

YO71BZ

Tranmire Close

YO71DJ

Sutton Road

YO74LP

Thirlmere Close

YO71DX

Hambleton Place

YO74FA

Sandhutton Park Gardens

YO71SJ

South Dowber Lane

YO72ED

Felixkirk Road

YO71UA

Newlands Court

YO74SA

Thirsk

YO74BZ

Catton Moor Lane

YO74SQ

Chapel Garth

YO71HQ

Market Place

YO74RP

Church View

YO71TY

Edgar Drive

YO73BU

St Giles Close

YO71GR

Little Green Mews

YO71AH

St James Green

YO71FJ

Darrowby Close

YO71BL

Norby Estate

YO71ET

Market Place

YO71DH

Byland Avenue

YO74HA

Maunby Lane

YO71TQ

Station Road

YO71FG

Whitelass Close

YO71GD

Long Street

YO71PS

Masonic Lane

YO71SL

Hambleton Place

YO71UQ

Old Mill Row

YO71EX

Sutton Court

YO71DZ

Hambleton Place

YO71FF

Lynbrook Close

YO71DW

Hambleton Place

YO71AD

Bridge Street

YO71BQ

Norby

YO71FD

Fairfield

YO71HA

Market Place

YO71SS

Barbeck Close

YO71PU

Newsham Road

YO74DB

Newsham Road

YO74NJ

Back Lane

YO74RN

Busby Stoop Road

YO74SE

Thirsk

YO71DG

Barbeck

YO74RW

Chapel Row

YO71EL

Sutton Road

YO71QH

Station Road

YO74SD

Thirsk

YO73SG

Station Road

YO71FY

Megson Place

YO74DJ

Manor House Farm Cottages

YO71UL

Wensleydale Mews

Data Sources

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