Town Pop. 441

Living in Thruxton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thruxton comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Thruxton places 15th of 17 in the SP11 postcode district.

Against the wider SP11 district average of 51/100, that is 15 points below. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SP11 postcode district.

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Thruxton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
292.5 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 45 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Burglary 25 crimes
↑ 1520% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 411% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Down Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Amport Fields 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10 µg/m³
77
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Kimpton, Thruxton and Fyfield Church of England Primary 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 departmentsSalisbury District Hospital13.5 mi
Royal Hampshire County Hospital14.8 mi
Southampton General Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Castle Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity1,465 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)55.2%
available across Test Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.7%Student3.4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Test Valley · 2026-27
A £1,537
B £1,794
C £2,050
D £2,306
E £2,818
F £3,331
G £3,843
H £4,612
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Grateley 2.9 mi
Andover 4.5 mi
Whitchurch 11.3 mi
J9 M3 16.1 mi
J9 M3 16.4 mi
J11 M3 17 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Thruxton 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

Weyhill 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Monxton 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Appleshaw 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Perham Down 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Palestine 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Penton Mewsey and Penton Grafton 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Wiltshire) 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shipton Bellinger 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Abbotts Ann 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tidworth 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Anna Valley and Upper Clatford 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kentsboro 37 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thruxton a nice place to live?

Thruxton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thruxton is 36/100, 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 Thruxton?

Thruxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thruxton?

Among the top-rated schools in Thruxton is Kimpton, Thruxton and Fyfield Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thruxton in total.

Thruxton in context

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Postcode districts in Thruxton

SP11 51 ⇄

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