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Thirsk
City in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Thirsk is a picturesque market town in North Yorkshire, renowned for its charming cobbled streets, traditional markets, and literary heritage as the home of James Herriot. Set between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors, it's an ideal base for exploring northern England's countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
North Yorkshire
Population
5,328
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.23°, -1.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,428
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
29.9°C
Record Low
-8.1°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
763 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
95
Walk Score
95
Footways
189.0
Airport
MME
Distance
31 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 42 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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