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Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Gloucestershire

Living in Thornbury

A snapshot of life in Thornbury, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Thornbury is a village in Gloucestershire, South West with a population of 14,008. The average house price is £370,208 and the overall crime rate is 72.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Thornbury ranks

Population

14,008

Avg House Price

£370,208

Crime Rate

72.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

365 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£33,798

Median Age

43

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Thornbury's detached homes (£473,787) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£201,225).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Thornbury prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£297,684 → £370,208).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£473,787£467,50078
Semi-Detached£317,882£325,00061
Terraced£270,318£258,00059
Flat£201,225£194,47526

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Thornbury is 72.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Thornbury: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools7
Primary6
Secondary1
% Top two bands83.3%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, ThornburyPrimaryGood
Crossways Infant SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Crossways Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Gillingstool Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Manorbrook Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, ThornburyPrimaryNo rating available
The Castle SchoolSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Thornbury averages 365 Mbps — 265% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Thornbury homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72.7
% Rated C or Above69.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,091

Demographics & Economy

Population14,008
Median Age43
Median Household Income£33,798
Employment Rate62.2%
Owner Occupied72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified33%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Thornbury?
The average house price in Thornbury is £370,208 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Thornbury?
The most affordable entry point in Thornbury is a flat, with an average price of £201,225.
Is Thornbury a safe place to live?
Thornbury has a recorded crime rate of 72.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Thornbury?
Thornbury has 7 schools in total, with 83.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Thornbury?
Average broadband download speeds in Thornbury are around 365 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.9% of premises.
How big is Thornbury?
Thornbury is a settlement in Gloucestershire with a population of approximately 14,008.

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