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About

Thornhill ward is located in the east of Southampton, primarily a residential district characterised by post-war housing estates and some interwar semidetached homes. The area is defined by its practical layout, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Its eastern boundary is marked by the railway line connecting Southampton to Portsmouth, creating a distinct edge.

The ward contains a significant amount of green space, including the expansive Thornhill Park and the playing fields at Woodmill Community Centre. A notable local feature is the presence of the River Itchen, which forms part of the southern boundary, with paths leading towards the Salmon Leap weir. The area is also home to several schools, emphasising its function as a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Thornhill has very high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 44.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornhill is £44,741 per year. The median sale price in Thornhill is £260,000 (around £317 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £310,000. There are 4 schools in Thornhill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Thornhill

Median price: £260,000
Price per sq ft: £317
Sales (last 12 months): 125
Typical range (middle 50%): £230K – £310K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £317 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£333,750£353
Semi-Detached29£277,000£318
Terraced51£250,000£315
Flats15£125,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£117,000£210,000£177,500
2017£286,000£117,000£202,500£190,000
2018£249,375£110,000£221,500£203,000
2019£295,000£122,500£225,000£202,500
2020£283,000£125,000£244,000£210,000
2021£324,000£127,500£260,000£215,000
2022£340,000£130,250£290,000£245,000
2023£340,000£142,000£265,500£245,000
2024£335,000£120,500£272,000£250,000
2025£310,000£130,000£290,000£242,500
2026£340,000£115,000£280,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£205£235£237
2017£280£210£234£235
2018£303£227£246£218
2019£297£207£259£244
2020£298£224£271£235
2021£328£214£278£275
2022£379£242£316£298
2023£369£235£310£311
2024£339£227£300£303
2025£355£200£311£283
2026£350£197£335£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Thornhill ward.

Local councillors

Tim Kiff-Munds

Thornhill - Elected 7 May 2026

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