Easingwold vs Thirsk
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Thirsk is about 3% cheaper on average. Thirsk has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Easingwold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Easingwold
£364,154
Thirsk
£354,765
Crime Rate
Easingwold
47.7
Thirsk
47.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Easingwold
100.0%
Thirsk
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Easingwold
305.8
Thirsk
256.9
EPC Rating
Easingwold
70.3
Thirsk
70.3
Median Income
Easingwold
£29,895
Thirsk
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Thirsk more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £354,765 versus £364,154 in Easingwold. The most affordable entry point in Easingwold is a flat at £167,188, while in Thirsk it is a flat at £131,723.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Easingwold (£167,188 vs £131,723).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thirsk prices grew faster — 40% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Thirsk (47.5 per 1,000) compared to Easingwold (47.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Easingwold 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 HumberSchool quality favours Easingwold: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Thirsk.
Easingwold School Inspection Breakdown
100% 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 | Easingwold | Thirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Easingwold enjoy 305.8 Mbps on average, while Thirsk lags behind at 256.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.1% of premises in Easingwold and 78% in Thirsk. Gigabit availability stands at 56.7% in Easingwold and 45.5% in Thirsk.
Easingwold is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (306 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Easingwold is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Thirsk's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Easingwold and £1,432 in Thirsk. 59.5% of homes in Easingwold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Thirsk.
Easingwold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Easingwold has a population of 5,036 while Thirsk has 5,891. Median household income is £29,895 in Easingwold and £29,895 in Thirsk. The median age is 48.1 in Easingwold and 48.1 in Thirsk. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Easingwold and 56.9% in Thirsk.
| Indicator | Easingwold | Thirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,036 | 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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