Northallerton vs Thirsk
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Northallerton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Northallerton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Thirsk edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Northallerton
£291,449
Thirsk
£354,765
Crime Rate
Northallerton
47.4
Thirsk
47.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Northallerton
83.3%
Thirsk
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Northallerton
306.5
Thirsk
256.9
EPC Rating
Northallerton
70.3
Thirsk
70.3
Median Income
Northallerton
£29,895
Thirsk
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Thirsk commands an average of £354,765, compared with £291,449 in Northallerton – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Northallerton is a flat at £128,466, while in Thirsk it is a flat at £131,723.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Thirsk (£507,575 vs £416,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Thirsk prices grew faster — 40% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberNorthallerton has a crime rate of 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Thirsk at 47.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Northallerton 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Thirsk, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Northallerton. There are 6 schools in Northallerton and 1 in Thirsk.
Northallerton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 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 | Northallerton | Thirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 306.5 Mbps in Northallerton and 256.9 Mbps in Thirsk. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.6% of premises in Northallerton and 78% in Thirsk. Gigabit availability stands at 56.1% in Northallerton and 45.5% in Thirsk.
Northallerton is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (307 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Northallerton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Thirsk. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Northallerton and £1,432 in Thirsk. 59.5% of homes in Northallerton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Thirsk.
Northallerton 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 Northallerton and £29,895 in Thirsk. The median age is 48.1 in Northallerton and 48.1 in Thirsk. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Northallerton and 56.9% in Thirsk. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Northallerton versus 68.4% in Thirsk. Northallerton has a population of 13,314 and Thirsk has 5,891.
| Indicator | Northallerton | Thirsk |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,314 | 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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