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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

CA201LD

Fernstock Hill

CA201QS

The Banks

CA201FA

Roundstone Cottages

CA270EJ

Peck Mill

CA270BN

Finkle Street

CA201BN

Denton Park Court

CA222PW

The Croft

CA201NP

Drigg Road

CA270BL

Cross Hill

CA222SA

New Road

CA201EN

Gosforth

CA222RY

Thorny Road

CA222NS

Scurgill Terrace

CA201DB

Pelham Drive

CA270DS

Main Street

CA270HD

Abbotts Way

CA201AF

Gosforth

CA270DN

Station Road

CA201QY

Whole House Road

CA201QH

The Banks

CA222ND

Haile Park

CA201HU

Meadowfield

CA201JD

Austhwaite Brow

CA191XS

Millom Without

CA212YX

Lowrey Close

CA201QX

Whole House Road

CA191YF

Meadow View

CA201JW

Hallsenna Road

CA201JQ

Hallsenna Road

CA191YA

Millom Without

CA201BX

Gosforth

CA191YB

Gosforth

CA222RX

Thorny Road

CA201DD

Gosforth

CA191UZ

Millom Without

CA201EQ

Gosforth

CA201QQ

Links Side

CA201EJ

Gosforth

CA201QG

The Bridles

CA201LZ

Croft Head Road

CA201PA

Wasdale Park

CA270BD

Seamill Lane

CA201HJ

Gosforth Road

CA191UY

Austhwaite Brow

CA201BQ

Gosforth

CA212YE

Nursery Road

CA201FF

Gosforth

CA201RB

Links Crescent

CA191UH

Millom Without

CA191UG

Hill Terrace

CA191YL

Millom Without

CA201RG

Gosforth

CA191XR

Wray Head

CA201BL

Ellerslie Park

CA191UT

Santon Cottages

CA191XA

Austhwaite Brow

CA191UU

Millom Without

CA270AN

Outrigg

CA201PZ

South Parade

CA201BP

Boonwood Cottages

CA212YL

Tarn Bank Rise

CA201NZ

Drigg Road

CA201BE

Gosforth

CA201QU

The Banks

CA201PS

Gosforth

CA212XL

Burnside

CA201AQ

Hardingill

CA212XP

Kirkbeck Drive

CA270EN

Beach Road

CA212YF

Bankfield

CA212YT

Kirkbeck Drive

CA270DY

Abbey Road

CA201PP

Gosforth Road

CA270HA

Egremont North and St Bees

CA212XZ

Belle Vue

CA201EB

Gosforth

CA191XD

Millom Without

CA201DN

Gosforth

CA212YB

Morass Road

CA201DJ

Wood View

CA270EF

Abbey Vale

CA222FG

Gosforth

CA212XG

Nursery Road

CA201EW

Gosforth

CA222UE

Low Mill

CA222SH

Ehen Road

CA201JZ

Lingmell Crescent

CA270BZ

High House Road

CA201QF

Gosforth

CA270BS

Grindal Place

CA191UN

Santon Village

CA270BW

Lonsdale Terrace

CA201QD

Railway Terrace

CA270BX

Fleatham Gardens

CA201LU

Coniston Avenue

CA191UB

Gatesyde Place

CA191YY

Shore Road

CA201NW

Stanley Villas

CA191YQ

Mountain View

CA201NR

Drigg Road

Data Sources

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