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Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

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About

Thornhill, Gosforth, and Seascale are neighboring areas in western Cumberland, near the Lake District National Park. Thornhill is a small village with a mix of residential and agricultural land, while Gosforth is a larger settlement known for its historic church and Norse heritage. Seascale sits along the Irish Sea coast, with a beach popular for walks and views toward the Isle of Man. The area is surrounded by rural landscapes, including farmland and low hills.

The region has strong ties to local industry, with Sellafield nuclear site located nearby, providing employment for many residents. Transport links include the Cumbrian Coast railway line, connecting the villages to larger towns like Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness. The area offers a mix of coastal and countryside living, with access to outdoor activities such as hiking and coastal walks.

Area overview

On average Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale is £46,100 per year. There are 7 schools in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale Population
8,372
Population density
29.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,068
96.37%
Other White
88
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.53%
Other Asian
35
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.26%
Total population: 8,372

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,086
53.54%
Owns with a mortgage
1,143
29.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
7.88%
Other social rented
180
4.62%
Other forms of private rent
110
2.82%
Total households: 3,896

Property prices in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £221,750 in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £705,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale 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 Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£318,750
Flats6£162,500
Semi-Detached54£187,500
Terraced28£195,000

10 years median price trend in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale.

All postcodes in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA191TY

Smithybrow Lane

CA201AU

Wasdale Road

CA201EG

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201LT

Coniston Avenue

CA201PJ

Gosforth Road

CA201PN

Gosforth Road

CA201QB

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222RR

High Road

CA222SB

Grange Close

CA222UL

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA270BL

Cross Hill

CA270EZ

Abbotts Way

CA201DL

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201BZ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201BJ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201HE

Gosforth Road

CA201JA

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201NH

Santon Way

CA201NQ

Santon Way

CA201QS

South Parade

CA201WR

Gosforth Road

CA212YX

Lowrey Close

CA222RY

New Road

CA222UP

Sea Lane

CA270AL

Egremont Road

CA270DY

Abbey Road

CA191TB

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA191TD

Austhwaite Brow

CA201AS

Meadowfield

CA201BE

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201BN

Denton Park

CA201BT

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201HB

Seascale Park

CA201HG

Lingmell Wood

CA201HL

Meadowfield Grove

CA201JR

Hallsenna Road

CA201LH

The Drive

CA201LQ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222RW

Springfield Road

CA222SW

Ehen Road

CA222UE

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA270AQ

Fairladies

CA191UT

Crag Lane

CA201DD

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201JB

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201LG

Scawfell Crescent

CA212XH

Nursery Road

CA212XW

Nursery Road

CA212XY

Braystones Road

CA212YS

Fleming Drive

CA222UG

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA270BX

High House Road

CA270EF

Abbey Road

CA270EJ

Beach Road

CA201EP

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201EQ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201EY

Hallsenna Lane

CA201LZ

Croft Head Road

CA212XG

Nursery Road

CA212XX

Braystones Road

CA212YB

Morass Road

CA222PG

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222UF

Cop Lane

CA222UW

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA270BD

Sea Mill Lane

CA270ET

Beach Road

CA270EW

Beach Road

CA191TA

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA191UQ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA212YH

Beck Close

CA201FE

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA212YD

Mill Lane

CA201NL

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201BG

Denton Park

CA201EF

Walkmill Gardens

CA201JH

Hallsenna Road

CA201LW

Coniston Avenue

CA201PT

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201PU

Gosforth Road

CA222PQ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222UN

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA191TG

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA191UU

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA191UZ

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201BH

Leagate Brow

CA201HF

Highfield Close

CA201HW

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA201PL

Gosforth Road

CA212YU

Nursery Road

CA222PJ

Bleas

CA222UA

Cop Lane

CA222UH

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

CA222UR

Well Lane

CA270DH

Station Road

CA270EL

Beach Road

CA270EP

Abbey Road

CA270HD

Abbotts Way

CA201JZ

Lingmell Crescent

CA201LL

Coniston Avenue

CA201LU

Coniston Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.