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Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale Population

8,372

Population density

29.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,068

96.37%

Other White

1.05%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.53%

Other Asian

0.42%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.26%

Total population: 8,372

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	52	£318,750	£195,500	£242,950	£404,075	£497,250
Terraced	24	£185,000	£120,000	£143,750	£216,750	£379,030
Semi-Detached	50	£180,000	£115,450	£145,000	£213,750	£298,300
Flats	4	£167,475	£71,500	£137,500	£194,963	£254,993

10 years median price trend in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Thornhill, Gosforth & Seascale

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