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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £337K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Thirsk area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thirsk over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£370,250£344
Semi-Detached26£247,500£309
Terraced32£210,000£235
Flats13£78,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thirsk

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thirsk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,000£130,000£167,500£159,475
2017£276,500£128,000£185,000£169,500
2018£265,000£135,000£181,500£160,000
2019£280,000£112,000£189,000£170,000
2020£310,000£146,500£215,000£180,000
2021£355,000£122,000£224,860£180,000
2022£354,998£147,500£220,000£190,000
2023£350,000£125,000£225,000£190,000
2024£365,000£130,000£230,000£170,975
2025£368,000£95,000£235,000£210,000
2026£337,750£74,250£269,500£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thirsk.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thirsk.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£213£223£183
2017£232£213£237£190
2018£220£244£236£175
2019£246£191£251£206
2020£250£192£255£202
2021£256£214£266£194
2022£269£235£288£219
2023£320£193£285£243
2024£314£211£310£250
2025£344£174£304£224
2026£311£162£338£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thirsk.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thirsk in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.