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Thornhill

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, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Thornhill Population

7,875

Population density

5,355.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,646

84.4%

Other White

532

6.76%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.13%

African

1.08%

Indian

0.99%

Total population: 7,874

Economics

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

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

Median price£271,250

Price per sq ft£301

Sales (last 12 months)58

Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £325K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £271,250 (about £301 per square foot) in Thornhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £533,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornhill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	18	£325,000	£334	£259,250	£294,000	£390,000	£445,450
Semi-Detached	10	£300,000	£331	£249,600	£282,500	£327,000	£360,650
Terraced	20	£248,750	£282	£200,750	£224,250	£278,750	£350,000
Flats	10	£118,500	£202	£82,850	£103,875	£138,750	£144,400

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornhill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£300,000	£119,000	£225,000	£175,000
2017	£289,000	£117,000	£205,500	£189,975
2018	£248,500	£103,000	£227,500	£208,750
2019	£287,500	£122,500	£243,500	£205,000
2020	£270,000	£120,000	£239,500	£210,500
2021	£326,500	£125,250	£255,000	£223,000
2022	£332,500	£122,500	£290,750	£255,000
2023	£335,000	£130,000	£265,000	£252,500
2024	£335,000	£107,000	£255,000	£252,000
2025	£325,000	£118,500	£309,000	£245,000
2026	£370,000	£112,500	£295,000	£255,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornhill.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£283	£207	£235	£206
2017	£280	£205	£235	£216
2018	£299	£216	£261	£216
2019	£305	£202	£289	£238
2020	£296	£203	£259	£235
2021	£332	£191	£277	£257
2022	£393	£216	£330	£282
2023	£389	£224	£316	£287
2024	£354	£200	£281	£294
2025	£355	£191	£317	£269
2026	£331	£197	£366	£282

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail