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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thursby Population
5,224
Population density
23.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
5,117
97.97%
Other White
43
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.21%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
0.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
0.13%
Total population: 5,223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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
9%
Total 16+ residents: 4,456

Housing

Housing tenure

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
97
4.33%
Total households: 2,239

Property prices in Thursby

Median price£272,950
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £360K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £272,950 (about £231 per square foot) in Thursby area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £568,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thursby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£347,500£235
Terraced9£260,000£240
Semi-Detached16£237,475£210
Flats1£235,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thursby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thursby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£150,000£254,000
2017£259,950£158,500£151,000
2018£263,950£160,750£225,000
2019£275,475£179,000£167,500
2020£287,000£197,750£166,000
2021£275,000£197,500£185,000
2022£342,500£190,000£156,250
2023£350,000£210,000£163,500
2024£334,975£210,000£242,500
2025£339,950£226,457£170,000
2026£347,500£252,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thursby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thursby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£136£156
2017£189£145£140
2018£190£170£174
2019£189£177£231
2020£179£156£136
2021£207£181£130
2022£250£203£181
2023£252£182£124
2024£241£191£194
2025£241£201£170
2026£250£256£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thursby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thursby in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.