Town Pop. 1,447

Living in West Thorney: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Thorney is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where West Thorney most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the PO10 postcode district. The PO10 district averages 56/100, putting West Thorney 16 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 34 points above the PO10 district's 65/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PO10 postcode district.

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West Thorney scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
27 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 14 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Canberra Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Roundhouse Meadow 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hunter Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Thorney Island Community 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
15
A&E departmentsSt Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre5.7 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital6.2 mi
Gosport War Memorial Minor Injuries Unit9.5 mi
Hospital waitsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.2%
Nearest GP surgerySouthbourne Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,307 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
99
Employment rate75.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed75.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired9.8%Student2%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.6%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary10.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)28%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.1%Apprenticeship11.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership48.2%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Southbourne 2.2 mi
Emsworth 2.5 mi
Nutbourne 2.5 mi
J5 A3(M) 4.6 mi
J5 A3(M) 4.9 mi
J4 A3(M) 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
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 West Thorney 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

North Hayling 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Southbourne 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Emsworth 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hambrook and Nutbourne 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Itchenor 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Wittering 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Hayling 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Westbourne 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bosham 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shipton Green 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hambrook (Chichester) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Thorney a nice place to live?

West Thorney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Thorney 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 West Thorney?

West Thorney has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 7,977 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Thorney?

Among the top-rated schools in West Thorney is Thorney Island Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Thorney in total.

West Thorney in context

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Postcode districts in West Thorney

PO10 56 ⇄

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