Town Pop. 544

Living in Thornborough: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thornborough comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Thornborough most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the MK18 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the MK18 district's 73/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK18 postcode district.

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Thornborough scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Nash Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Thornborough Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital7.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital14.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Swan Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,613 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
85
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.5%Student3.8%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary11.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Milton Keynes Central 6.6 mi
Wolverton 6.8 mi
Bletchley 7.7 mi
J14 M1 10.1 mi
J14 M1 10.4 mi
J14 M1 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thornborough in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Nash 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Horwood 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Padbury 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Maids Moreton 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Buckingham 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Akeley 29 3.3 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Winslow 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Deanshanger 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gawcott 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Dadford 25 4.8 mi away ⇄
Old Stratford 50 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornborough a nice place to live?

Thornborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thornborough is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thornborough?

Thornborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thornborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Thornborough is Thornborough Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thornborough in total.

Thornborough in context

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Postcode districts in Thornborough

MK18 42 ⇄

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