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About

Thursby ward sits on the low-lying plains north of Carlisle, characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements. The area is primarily rural, with farming being a central activity across its fields and pastures. The village of Thursby itself forms a focal point, with housing concentrated around the church and village green. The ward's landscape is defined by the River Wampool, which meanders through the northern part of the area.

A notable network of drainage channels, known locally as "dykes," crosses the farmland, managing water levels in this flat terrain. Road and rail links, including the main A596, provide connections to Carlisle and the Solway coast. The presence of Thursby Hall and its associated estate grounds contributes to the area's historical character, set within the wider agricultural context.

Area overview

On average Thursby has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thursby is £45,981 per year. There are 7 schools in Thursby: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thursby is home to around 5,224 people, with a population density of about 23.3 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Thursby Population

5,224

Population density

23.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.89(-33%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.74(-36%)

Other theft

3.83(-42%)

Other crime

2.3(-7%)

Public order

2.3(-77%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,117

97.97%

Other White

0.82%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.21%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.13%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.13%

Total population: 5,223

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,636

36.71%

Level 3 (A level)

744

16.7%

No qualifications

688

15.44%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

601

13.49%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

401

Total 16+ residents: 4,456

Housing

Owns outright

1,224

54.67%

Owns with a mortgage

602

26.89%

Private landlord or letting agency

191

8.53%

Other social rented

100

4.47%

Other forms of private rent

4.33%

Total households: 2,239

Property prices in Thursby

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £272,950 in Thursby area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £568,000.

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 Thursby over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£340,000	£232,000	£289,702	£400,000	£528,000
Flats	1	£235,000	£235,000	£235,000	£235,000	£235,000
Semi-Detached	13	£229,711	£123,600	£165,000	£249,000	£272,950
Terraced	12	£203,975	£133,081	£157,500	£280,000	£453,250

10 years median price trend in Thursby

All postcodes in Thursby

CA78PH

Thursby

CA78LP

Grainger Houses

CA78JJ

The Court Yard

CA56PA

Meadow Croft

CA78BW

Thursby

CA78BH

Thursby

CA75JJ

Grove Cottages

CA56PU

Evening Hill

CA70HQ

Knox Cottage

CA78LW

Thursby

CA75EQ

Thursby

CA75HY

Church Road

CA78BD

Thursby

CA56QH

Shaw Wood Road

CA78BF

Thursby

CA78DR

Church Terrace

CA78JQ

Gillfoot Cottages

CA57HJ

Thursby

CA56JD

Thursby

CA71EL

Thursby

CA56ES

Mistle Way

CA56JB

Thursby

CA70HF

Thornby Road

CA71DD

Thursby

CA78EU

Upton

CA78LL

Thursby

CA78NB

Cowslow

CA78BZ

Townend Cottages

CA78BY

Fairsteads

CA78NA

Church Hill

CA78NE

Bolton Wood Lane

CA56JN

St Peters Court

CA71JX

Thursby

CA78AY

The Whinney

CA57ER

Fell View

CA71DH

Carlislegate Lane

CA56QW

Bank End

CA70EY

Thursby

CA70JF

Thursby

CA75JR

Chestnut Grove

CA70JX

Thursby

CA78ED

Thursby

CA78JF

Thursby

CA78EP

Greenside Cottages

CA71LQ

Thursby

CA78AN

Thursby

CA56HY

Oaks Lane

CA78DJ

Thursby

CA56BU

Robin Grove

CA57HL

Thursby

CA71EW

Thursby

CA75JP

The Crescent

CA56JA

Thursby

CA75LF

Thursby

CA57HA

Thursby

CA78BB

Thursby

CA56NX

Church Lane

CA56QQ

Shaw Wood Road

CA57HH

Thursby

CA56PS

Shawk Crescent

CA78DG

Causa Court

CA56HZ

North View Terrace

CA78DA

Thursby

CA78JG

Beech Cottages

CA78HQ

Thursby

CA56HS

East End

CA71DA

Carlislegate Lane

CA75LB

Thursby

CA70PG

Thursby

CA78DT

Beckside

CA78DB

Thursby

CA78PG

Howgill Close

CA75JX

Chestnut Grove

CA78JZ

Thursby

CA57HB

Thursby

CA57HT

The Square

CA56NN

The Steadings

CA78AB

Syke Road

CA56PB

The Paddocks

CA70LY

Wath Head Cottages

CA78HW

Thursby

CA70JR

Thursby

CA56QD

West Park

CA78EL

Commercial Row

CA56PY

East Park

CA56JF

Thursby

CA78AD

Thursby

CA78LD

The Street

CA78DL

Thursby

CA78AX

Carwath Cottages

CA56JH

Thursby

CA56QE

East Park

CA56BF

Wampool Close

CA78LA

Thursby

CA71AB

Thursby

CA78HL

Thursby

CA78HE

Thursby

CA57HN

Thursby

CA57HD

Thursby

CA75HU

Thursby

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 Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

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