YO7 — THIRSK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in YO7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in YO7 is £337,288, broadly in line with the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in YO7 cost 17.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in YO7 have risen 3.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£436,267	404
Semi-detached	£253,162	324
Terraced	£230,068	231
Flat	£135,400	85
All types	£337,288	1118

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in YO7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 17.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, YO7 has a crime rate well 79% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

7.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in YO7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

YO7 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Thirsk Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Pickhill Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in YO7 are 204.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

204.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in YO7 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,672/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

YO7 — THIRSK

Area Summary

YO7 (THIRSK) offers property prices near the national average (£337,288), low crime (79% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (204 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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SELBY

£255K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in YO7?

The average house price in YO7 (THIRSK) is £337,288, based on 1118 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.7% over the past year.

Is YO7 a safe area to live?

Crime in YO7 is significantly below the national average (17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in YO7?

There are 17 schools in or near YO7. 53% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in YO7?

Council tax in YO7 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,672 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in YO7?

The average broadband download speed in YO7 is 204 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 78% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in YO7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in YO7 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 28,133.