Bedale vs Thirsk
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bedale is about 4% cheaper on average. Thirsk has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Thirsk edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedale
£340,837
Thirsk
£354,765
Crime Rate
Bedale
48.0
Thirsk
47.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedale
50.0%
Thirsk
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedale
269.8
Thirsk
256.9
EPC Rating
Bedale
70.3
Thirsk
70.3
Median Income
Bedale
£29,895
Thirsk
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bedale is £340,837, which is 4% less than Thirsk at £354,765. The most affordable entry point in Bedale is a flat at £146,291, while in Thirsk it is a flat at £131,723.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Thirsk (£507,575 vs £407,116).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thirsk prices grew faster — 40% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.5 offences per 1,000 people, Thirsk is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bedale's 48 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedale is violent-crime, while in Thirsk it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberThirsk has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Bedale. Bedale has 2 schools in total, while Thirsk has 1.
Bedale School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thirsk School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedale | Thirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bedale offers faster average downloads at 269.8 Mbps, compared to 256.9 Mbps in Thirsk. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 80.9% of premises in Bedale and 78% in Thirsk. Gigabit availability stands at 46.3% in Bedale and 45.5% in Thirsk.
Bedale is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (270 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bedale are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Thirsk. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Bedale and £1,432 in Thirsk. 59.5% of homes in Bedale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Thirsk.
Bedale has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Bedale and £29,895 in Thirsk. The median age is 48.1 in Bedale and 48.1 in Thirsk. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Bedale and 56.9% in Thirsk. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Bedale versus 68.4% in Thirsk.
| Indicator | Bedale | Thirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,289 | 5,891 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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