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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.

Data Sources

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