Welcome to Thirsk

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Introduction

Thirsk is a market town and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England known for its racecourse; quirky yarnbomber displays, and depiction as local author James Herriot's fictional Darrowby.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,272 hectares
Population	5,700 (2021)
Density	448 people/km2
Mean age	42.6
Ward	Thirsk
District	Hambleton
Postcodes	YO7
ONS ID	E04007276

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Council

Contact details for Thirsk Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Thirsk Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Thirsk Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Thirsk Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Thirsk Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Thirsk Parish.

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Local News

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Emergency services called after car overturns on A170 near Thirsk

Published: 22nd Apr 2024

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War of words erupts between rival Thirsk pizza outlets

Published: 29th Feb 2024

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Bagby Airfield: Man dies after plane crashes near Yorkshire airstrip

Published: 7th Jul 2023