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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

SO195JY

Eynham Avenue

SO196JS

Tatwin Close

SO195LU

Barry Road

SO196BG

Ellwood Avenue

SO195EX

Keynsham Road

SO195JX

Caerleon Avenue

SO196EH

Burke Drive

SO196BR

Ellwood Avenue

SO196PF

Farringford Road

SO196DE

Hinkler Road

SO196JN

Tatwin Crescent

SO196BP

Ellwood Avenue

SO196HZ

Baxter Road

SO196FR

Hinkler Road

SO195JQ

Douglas Crescent

SO196PU

Thornhill Avenue

SO196RB

Farringford Road

SO196FE

Jerome Court

SO196EQ

Gerard Crescent

SO196JJ

Tatwin Crescent

SO196QF

Browning Avenue

SO185QZ

Marvin Way

SO196PE

Farringford Road

SO196ES

Burke Drive

SO196ET

Burke Drive

SO197LY

Bursledon Road

SO196DN

Hinkler Road

SO196BU

Napier Road

SO195LG

Caerleon Drive

SO196JR

Tatwin Crescent

SO196DA

Marston Road

SO196FZ

Hinkler Road

SO196GX

Holcroft Road

SO196QW

Byron Road

SO196GZ

Holcroft Road

SO195AF

Sanctuary Close

SO196NN

Lydgate Close

SO196GD

Hinkler Road

SO195LA

Eynham Avenue

SO195LH

Caerleon Drive

SO196QA

Cowper Road

SO195LQ

Barry Road

SO196HE

Holcroft Road

SO196PH

Farringford Road

SO196GH

Hinkler Road

SO196GF

Hinkler Road

SO196GG

Hinkler Road

SO196PG

Spalding Road

SO196FS

Hinkler Road

SO196BN

Ellwood Close

SO196JA

Chettle Road

SO185TN

Thornhill Park Road

SO196QH

Shelley Road

SO196FT

Hinkler Road

SO196HF

Holcroft Road

SO196QS

Chaucer Road

SO196PW

Browning Avenue

SO196QN

Cowper Road

SO196QQ

Byron Road

SO196QG

Shelley Road

SO196AG

Canon Place

SO196EE

Sheridan Close

SO196DL

Hinkler Road

SO195LB

Eynham Avenue

SO196BQ

Ellwood Avenue

SO196PQ

Byron Road

SO185TJ

Simon Way

SO195JR

Upper Deacon Road

SO196FL

Byron Road

SO196JH

Tatwin Crescent

SO195JU

Sylvan Avenue

SO195EW

Keynsham Road

SO196EF

Burke Drive

SO196PZ

Cowper Road

SO195LL

Upper Deacon Road

SO196JG

Tatwin Crescent

SO196PL

Farringford Road

SO196FY

Hinkler Road

SO196ED

Campion Road

SO195JN

Upper Deacon Road

SO185TW

Thornhill Park Road

SO196BB

Solent Avenue

SO196DB

Marston Road

SO185TH

Thornhill Park Road

SO196GP

Ellis Road

SO195LR

Brecon Road

SO196EG

Burke Drive

SO196AB

Holcroft Road

SO196DP

Hinkler Road

SO195JS

Windover Close

SO196HA

Holcroft Road

SO196FG

Boswell Close

SO196QU

Spencer Road

SO196JF

Tatwin Crescent

SO196GE

Hinkler Road

SO196JQ

Medwall Green

SO196GW

Dryden Road

SO196NL

Lydgate Close

SO195LS

Brecon Road

SO195JT

Upper Deacon Road

Data Sources

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