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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
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

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)

Price distribution by property type for Thursby 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 Thursby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£340,000
Flats1£235,000
Semi-Detached13£229,711
Terraced12£203,975

10 years median price trend in Thursby

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thursby.

All postcodes in Thursby

CA70LA

Thursby

CA56QF

Thursby

CA78NQ

Thursby

CA56NU

Greenwood Garth

CA71AL

Railway Cottages

CA57EP

Thursby

CA56QA

Thursby

CA70JY

Thursby

CA78LN

Thursby

CA78PN

Thursby

CA56PD

Church Terrace

CA78PA

Garden View

CA70LT

Thursby

CA78BE

Thursby

CA78DP

Thursby

Data Sources

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