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Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

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About

Thornhill is a small village set within the agricultural landscape of the West Cumbrian plain. Its character is defined by its position near the River Calder and the nearby Sellafield complex, which provides significant local employment. The area is dominated by flat, open fields and the presence of major transport routes like the A595.

Gosforth is a larger village known for its ancient Gosforth Cross, a 10th-century monument standing in the churchyard. The village serves as a local centre for surrounding rural communities. Further west, Seascale sits directly on the Irish Sea coast, its long, exposed beach backed by sand dunes. The village developed in the Victorian era as a coastal resort and retains a linear, planned layout along the shoreline.

Area overview

On average Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 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 per household in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale is £50,845 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). Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale is home to around 8,372 people, with a population density of about 29.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.45(-61%)
Other theft
6.57(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-59%)
Public order
3.34(-67%)
Burglary
1.08(-81%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,699
37.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,269
17.73%
No qualifications
1,007
14.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
849
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
623
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 7,158

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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 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
Detached52£318,750
Terraced24£185,000
Semi-Detached50£180,000
Flats4£167,475

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

CA201BA

Ellerslie Terrace

CA222SE

Wodow Road

CA270AR

Fairladies

CA201JP

Hallsenna Road

CA191UF

Smithybrow Lane

CA270DU

Wood Lane

CA270EW

Beach Road

CA270DG

Main Street

CA201BY

Gosforth

CA191XZ

Low Moor

CA222WF

Hemplin Gardens

CA201QW

The Banks

CA201PJ

Gosforth Road

CA222NH

Oaklands

CA222NX

Oaklands

CA270AU

Egremont North and St Bees

CA212YS

Fleming Drive

CA270DE

Main Street

CA201EG

Beckstone Cottages

CA201AA

Gosforth

CA201DE

Lowcroft

CA201HT

Gosforth

CA201EF

Walkmill Gardens

CA222PG

Gosforth

CA201NX

Drigg Road

CA201JJ

Hallsenna Road

CA201DL

Church View

CA191XP

Old Shore Road

CA201EU

Gosforth

CA201PR

Gosforth Road

CA201QN

The Banks

CA212XY

Calder View

CA191TX

Eskdale Green

CA270AA

Main Street

CA289UX

Main Street

CA201HD

Seascale Park

CA201LG

Scawfell Crescent

CA222RJ

Chapel Terrace

CA201ER

Gosforth

CA212YW

Cottage Row

CA201HF

Highfield Close

CA212XF

East Croft

CA270EQ

Monks Hill

CA270AS

Egremont Road

CA201PD

Wasdale Park

CA222SD

Wodow Road

CA201PL

Gosforth Road

CA201QP

The Banks

CA201EA

Gosforth

CA201JA

Gosforth

CA201LJ

Fell View Road

CA201LS

Coniston Avenue

CA201LY

Gosforth Road

CA201PE

Wasdale Park

CA191TS

Austhwaite Brow

CA201QB

Crescent Cottages

CA270EP

Richmond Crescent

CA191TB

Millom Without

CA191YH

Millom Without

CA201RD

The Fairways

CA201LE

Gosforth

CA222US

Cop Lane

CA201EY

Hallsenna Lane

CA222UA

Cop Lane

CA201AE

Gosforth

CA201AW

Gosforth

CA212YY

Millfields

CA201JT

Lingmell Crescent

CA201QZ

Gardner Hall

CA212XH

Croft View

CA222UP

Sea Lane

CA222UJ

Gosforth

CA222TY

Coronation Terrace

CA201DY

Kirkland Road

CA270EA

Holly Mews

CA201NT

Seacroft

CA243LD

Egremont North and St Bees

CA289UN

Main Street

CA212YD

Mill Lane

CA270DR

Egremont North and St Bees

CA201JS

Hallsenna Road

CA191TP

Smithy Banks

CA201PN

Gosforth Road

CA222PN

Ennerdale Mill Cottages

CA270BE

Blythe Place

CA201NE

Gosforth Road

CA222SP

The Crescent

CA201LW

Coniston Avenue

CA222SB

Grange Close

CA222PQ

Gosforth

CA270BP

Vale View

CA201NQ

Santon Way

CA191YP

Millom Without

CA201LQ

Gosforth

CA201HQ

Gosforth Road

CA201PB

Wasdale Park

CA201AR

Denton Terrace

CA201NU

Drigg Road

CA222SF

Kersey Road

CA201BU

Lonning End

Data Sources

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