Boroughbridge vs Thirsk
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Boroughbridge offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Boroughbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Thirsk edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boroughbridge
£293,945
Thirsk
£354,765
Crime Rate
Boroughbridge
47.3
Thirsk
47.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boroughbridge
50.0%
Thirsk
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boroughbridge
346.6
Thirsk
256.9
EPC Rating
Boroughbridge
70.3
Thirsk
70.3
Median Income
Boroughbridge
£29,895
Thirsk
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Boroughbridge is £293,945, which is 17% less than Thirsk at £354,765. The most affordable entry point in Boroughbridge is a flat at £96,835, while in Thirsk it is a flat at £131,723.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Thirsk (£131,723 vs £96,835).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thirsk prices grew faster — 40% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.3 offences per 1,000 people, Boroughbridge is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Thirsk's 47.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boroughbridge 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 Boroughbridge. Boroughbridge has 2 schools in total, while Thirsk has 1.
Boroughbridge 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 | Boroughbridge | Thirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Boroughbridge offers faster average downloads at 346.6 Mbps, compared to 256.9 Mbps in Thirsk. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Boroughbridge and 78% in Thirsk. Gigabit availability stands at 64.9% in Boroughbridge and 45.5% in Thirsk.
Boroughbridge is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (347 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Boroughbridge 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 Boroughbridge and £1,432 in Thirsk. 59.5% of homes in Boroughbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Thirsk.
Boroughbridge 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 Boroughbridge and £29,895 in Thirsk. The median age is 48.1 in Boroughbridge and 48.1 in Thirsk. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Boroughbridge and 56.9% in Thirsk. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Boroughbridge versus 68.4% in Thirsk.
| Indicator | Boroughbridge | Thirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,064 | 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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