Town Pop. 13,641

Living in Thornbury: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thornbury is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 58/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the BS35 postcode district. Against the wider BS35 district average of 45/100, that is 13 points above. Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the BS35 district's 46/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BS35 postcode district.

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Thornbury scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 604 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 188 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 131 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 76 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Shoplifting 65 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 190 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Eastley Close 102 crimes
  2. 2 Charles Close 84 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 59 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 52
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
53
8 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • New Siblands SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Christ The King Catholic Primary School, ThornburyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Crossways Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Gillingstool Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Manorbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Castle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Crossways Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary School, ThornburyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital7.2 mi
Southmead Hospital7.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary10.2 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,518 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 335 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.3%Student3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax South Gloucestershire · 2026-27
A £1,701
B £1,984
C £2,268
D £2,551
E £3,118
F £3,685
G £4,252
H £5,102
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Yate 6 mi
Pilning 6.1 mi
Patchway 6.2 mi
J14 M5 3.1 mi
J14 M5 3.5 mi
J21 M4 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 18
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 82
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £338,000 113
Detached £460,000 45
Semi-detached £325,000 30
Terraced £259,000 21
Flat / Maisonette £182,500 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£174k £317k £463k £606k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Alveston 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rudgeway 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Falfield 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tockington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tortworth Green 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Oldbury Naite 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stroud) 40 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornbury a nice place to live?

Thornbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thornbury is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thornbury?

Thornbury has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 1,254 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thornbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Thornbury are New Siblands School, Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury and Crossways Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Thornbury in total.

What are house prices like in Thornbury?

The current median house price in Thornbury is £338,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £460,000, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £259,000, flat £182,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 113 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thornbury in context

See where Thornbury ranks among the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Postcode districts in Thornbury

BS35 45 ⇄
GL12 43 ⇄

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