Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Thurcroft

A snapshot of life in Thurcroft, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Thurcroft is a village in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 6,101. The average house price is £169,554 and the overall crime rate is 90.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Thurcroft ranks

Population

6,101

Avg House Price

£169,554

Crime Rate

90.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

451 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,075.5

Median Age

43.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Thurcroft's detached homes (£256,036) command roughly 1.9× the price of a terraced (£134,753).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Thurcroft prices have risen 27% over the last 9 years (£133,762 → £169,554).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£256,036	£263,750	14
Semi-Detached	£158,035	£160,000	34
Terraced	£134,753	£125,000	23
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Thurcroft is 90.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Thurcroft: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Thurcroft Infant School	Primary	No rating available
Thurcroft Junior Academy	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Thurcroft averages 451 Mbps — 351% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Thurcroft homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.6
% Rated C or Above	61.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,080

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,101
Median Age	43.3
Median Household Income	£29,075.5
Employment Rate	54.8%
Owner Occupied	63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	22.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Thurcroft?

The average house price in Thurcroft is £169,554 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Thurcroft?

The most affordable entry point in Thurcroft is a terraced, with an average price of £134,753.

Is Thurcroft a safe place to live?

Thurcroft has a recorded crime rate of 90.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Thurcroft?

Average broadband download speeds in Thurcroft are around 451 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.

How big is Thurcroft?

Thurcroft is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 6,101.

Most compared with

How does Thurcroft stack up against its neighbours?

Adwick le Street

Thurcroft

House price: £225,351 · £169,554
Crime rate: 116.6 · 90.8
Distance: 12.8 mi

Armthorpe

Thurcroft

House price: £219,555 · £169,554
Crime rate: 116.6 · 90.8
Distance: 12.9 mi

Barnby Dun

Thurcroft

House price: £233,638 · £169,554
Crime rate: 116.4 · 90.8
Distance: 14.8 mi

Barnsley

Thurcroft

House price: £199,362 · £169,554
Crime rate: 94.8 · 90.8
Distance: 14.3 mi

Bawtry

Thurcroft

House price: £291,552 · £169,554
Crime rate: 116.5 · 90.8
Distance: 10.1 mi

Bentley (Doncaster)

Thurcroft

House price: £263,762 · £169,554
Crime rate: 116.4 · 90.8
Distance: 11.3 mi

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