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About

Thornhill is a residential district in the east of Southampton, primarily characterised by post-war housing estates and suburban development. The area is dominated by a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with significant green spaces like the expansive Thornhill Park providing a central recreational area. Its layout is functional, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs and several schools scattered throughout the neighbourhood.

The area is defined by its practical infrastructure, including good bus links to the city centre and the presence of Southampton General Hospital on its western fringe. A notable local feature is the frequent sight of hot air balloons ascending from the park's fields during suitable weather, adding a distinctive element to the suburban skyline. The overall atmosphere is quiet and settled, with a focus on providing straightforward, family-oriented living within the city.

Area overview

On average Thornhill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornhill is £45,149 per year. There are 4 schools in Thornhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thornhill is home to around 7,875 people, with a population density of about 5,355.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thornhill Population
7,875
Population density
5,355.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.33(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.98(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.81(+83%)
Public order
9.14(+51%)
Shoplifting
6.22(-22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,646
84.4%
Other White
532
6.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
89
1.13%
African
85
1.08%
Indian
78
0.99%
Total population: 7,874

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,528
24.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,184
19.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
997
16.17%
Level 3 (A level)
970
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
828
13.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,164

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,180
35.51%
Owns outright
839
25.25%
Owns with a mortgage
784
23.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
7.64%
Other social rented
200
6.02%
Total households: 3,323

Property prices in Thornhill

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Thornhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £533,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornhill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£118,500
Terraced18£243,750
Detached17£337,500
Semi-Detached12£309,000

10 years median price trend in Thornhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornhill.

All postcodes in Thornhill

SO195FG

Barnes Road

SO195SP

High Meadow

SO196PS

Thornhill Avenue

SO195LJ

Caxton Avenue

SO196GY

Vaughan Close

SO196PX

Browning Avenue

SO196DR

Hinkler Road

SO196HR

Warburton Road

SO196DZ

Tatwin Crescent

SO195SY

Nursery Gardens

SO196DD

Marston Road

SO196EJ

Gerard Crescent

SO196DF

Hinkler Road

SO196FH

Byron Road

SO196QY

Burns Road

SO196JP

Medwall Green

SO196GU

Holcroft Road

SO196FF

Malory Close

SO196GL

Hinkler Road

SO196QX

Spencer Road

SO185EZ

Bitterne Road East

SO196PP

Byron Road

SO196BY

Napier Road

SO196GB

Hinkler Road

SO196JL

Proctor Close

SO195LW

Penarth Close

SO196HU

Chettle Road

SO196DS

Hinkler Road

SO195LF

Caerleon Drive

SO196FP

Byron Road

SO196EX

Byron Road

SO195LD

Upper Deacon Road

SO195JJ

Upper Deacon Road

SO185TQ

Thornhill Park Road

SO196FN

Byron Road

SO196FB

Byron Road

SO196QJ

Shelley Road

SO196FJ

Byron Road

SO196EN

Gerard Crescent

SO196QE

Browning Avenue

SO196QR

Chaucer Road

SO196BT

Ellwood Avenue

SO185TU

Simon Way

SO196GJ

Hinkler Road

SO196GA

Heywood Green

SO196PR

Thornhill Avenue

SO196HW

Baxter Road

SO196QT

Burns Road

SO198QN

Bursledon Road

SO195JP

Douglas Crescent

SO195LT

Barry Road

SO196EA

Carey Road

SO196AR

Lone Eagle Close

SO196QB

Browning Avenue

SO196BD

Solent Avenue

SO196ER

Burke Drive

SO195JL

Upper Deacon Road

SO196BE

Ellwood Avenue

SO195LN

Upper Deacon Road

SO196EW

Byron Road

SO196PN

Farringford Road

SO195AD

Eynham Gardens

SO185FB

Exleigh Close

SO196EL

Gerard Crescent

SO195JZ

Eynham Close

SO196QP

Cowper Road

SO185TF

Thornhill Park Road

SO196JE

Tatwin Crescent

SO196JD

Tatwin Crescent

SO195JW

Sylvan Avenue

SO185FD

Bitterne Road East

SO196DW

Masefield Green

SO197TG

Bursledon Road

SO198QR

Bursledon Road

SO196JW

Tatwin Crescent

SO196BH

Ellwood Avenue

SO196PT

Thornhill Avenue

SO196FU

Fairfax Court

SO196PY

Browning Avenue

SO185TS

Thornhill Park Road

SO196HT

Chettle Road

SO196EU

Burke Drive

SO196DT

Marston Road

SO196DH

Hinkler Road

SO195SD

Ash Close

SO196BL

Ellwood Close

SO196HS

Chettle Road

SO195LE

Upper Deacon Road

SO196BX

Napier Road

SO196JU

Tatwin Crescent

SO196PJ

Pepys Avenue

SO196EP

Gerard Crescent

SO196BS

Ellwood Avenue

SO196JB

Warburton Road

SO196DJ

Hinkler Road

SO195LP

Barry Road

SO185FE

Barnes Close

SO196QL

Burns Road

SO196JX

Tatwin Crescent

SO196HY

Baxter Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.