Town Pop. 1,231

Living in Thorpe: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thorpe comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 10/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the TW20 postcode district, Thorpe scores lowest. It scores 15 points below the TW20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. On lifestyle specifically, Thorpe sits 8 points below the TW20 district figure of 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TW20 postcode district.

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Thorpe scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
342 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Drugs 120 crimes
↑ 2855% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 103 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Public order 39 crimes
↑ 388% above national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Theme/Adventure Park 229 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 46 crimes
  3. 3 Mill House Lane 21 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 13.129 · PM2.5 7.514 · PM10 12.258 µg/m³
65
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 22 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Thorpe Lea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Thorpe CofE Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
34
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital1.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E1.9 mi
Hillingdon Hospital8 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryHythe Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,206 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%
available across Runnymede
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed3%Retired20.4%Student13.1%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)4.5%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Runnymede · 2026-27
A £1,662
B £1,939
C £2,216
D £2,493
E £3,047
F £3,601
G £4,155
H £4,986
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Virginia Water 1.4 mi
Egham 1.4 mi
Chertsey 1.9 mi
J12 M25 0.5 mi
J2 M3 0.7 mi
J2 M3 1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thorpe 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

Staines-upon-Thames 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Egham 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lyne 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Penton Hook 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Virginia Water 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Laleham 64 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chertsey 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Runnymede 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hythe End 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Runnymede) 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bishopsgate 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorpe a nice place to live?

Thorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thorpe is 38/100, 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 Thorpe?

Crime levels in Thorpe are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 421 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Thorpe is Thorpe Lea Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Thorpe in total.

Thorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Thorpe

TW20 53 ⇄

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