Town Pop. 12,516

Living in Thorne: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thorne comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 35/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the DN8 postcode district, Thorne ranks 2nd. On healthcare specifically, Thorne sits 16 points above the DN8 district figure of 37/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (23) and economic health (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 593 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 251 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Shoplifting 138 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 118 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 102 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 389 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 137 crimes
  2. 2 Gainford Square 56 crimes
  3. 3 King Street 39 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
70
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
48
6 schools in area · 8 within 4km
6Good
  • Brooke Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Green TopPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Marshland Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thorne King Edward Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Trinity AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • West Road Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital7 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary7.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,148 patients per GP
5dentists3pharmacies

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 305 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.9%Student3.1%Other inactive15.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.2%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary43.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.3%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership62.3%
Among the most-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Thorne North 0.5 mi
Thorne South 0.8 mi
Hatfield & Stainforth 3 mi
J6 M18 0.8 mi
J6 M18 0.9 mi
J1 M180 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £160,000 83
Detached £272,500 14
Semi-detached £161,000 46
Terraced £135,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£116k £168k £222k £274k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Moorends 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Fishlake 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stainforth 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dunscroft and Hatfield 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe Bridge 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wroot 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Barnby Dun 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Moss 28 5.6 mi away ⇄
Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe 54 5.7 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe 37 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorne a nice place to live?

Thorne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thorne is 47/100, 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 Thorne?

Thorne has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 1,591 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thorne?

Among the top-rated schools in Thorne are Brooke Primary Academy, Green Top and Marshland Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Thorne in total.

What are house prices like in Thorne?

The current median house price in Thorne is £160,000, around 44% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £272,500, semi-detached £161,000, terraced £135,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 83 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thorne in context

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Postcode districts in Thorne

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