Thornhill, Southampton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thornhill |
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 Warburton Road, Thornhill |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Postcode district | SO19 |
| Dialling code | 023 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Hampshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Thornhill is a neighbourhood in Southampton, United Kingdom. It is located on the eastern edge of the city. In 2001, about 11,460 people lived there. More young people (under 16) and older people (over 65) live in Thornhill compared to the rest of Southampton.
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Thornhill's History
In 1954, Southampton's city limits grew to include parts of Thornhill. Thornhill used to be a small area with private homes. In the 1960s, many more homes were built by the local council. These were called council properties.
Many people who lived in the original homes were retired. This explains why there were more older people living there. In the late 1980s, a new rule called the right to buy scheme allowed people to buy their council homes. Because of this, many homes were bought from Southampton City Council.
In 2001, about 43.9% of homes were owned by the people living in them. About 47.5% were still council homes. Other homes were managed by housing groups or rented privately.
The main road in Thornhill is Hinkler Road. It was named after Bert Hinkler, a famous pilot. He flew alone from England to Australia in 1928. There is also a pub called The Hinkler on this road.
Thornhill was chosen for a special project in 1999. It was part of the "New Deal for Communities" plan. This project helped improve areas that needed support. A group called Thornhill Plus You managed the project. It included 12 local people and 8 experts from places like the police and city council.
Almost £50 million was given to Thornhill over 10 years, starting in 2000. This money was used for many different projects. For example, in 2010, construction started on the Eastpoint Centre. This building is now called the Highpoint Centre.
The Highpoint Centre is a place for businesses and the community. It has modern meeting rooms, training spaces, a social club, and a cafe. After the 10-year project ended, a new group called Plus You Limited was formed. Their goal is to keep helping Thornhill grow and improve.
Community Life and Culture
After the "New Deal for Communities" project ended, some youth activities stopped. These included the Thornhill Festival, which showed local music talent. Youth groups like Impact and two youth clubs also closed. This left fewer activities for the many young people in the area.
There is a shared Community Allotment on Hinkler Road. It is across from The Hinkler Pub. People from the community work together to take care of it.
Important Landmarks
Antelope Park
Antelope Park used to be an old office building and a company's main office. It has been changed into a large shopping and entertainment area. This project cost £25 million.
Prospect Place
In 2010, a big project was approved for Hinkler Parade. This £15 million plan involved tearing down old shops and flats. Many of these buildings were empty. In their place, 106 new homes were built. These homes are for rent, part-ownership, or full ownership. Five new shops and a community center were also built.
The companies that built these new homes were Barratt Homes and First Wessex. On March 22, 2010, a ceremony marked the start of the project. Hinkler Parade was also renamed Prospect Place.
Highpoint Centre
Plus You Limited owns and runs the Highpoint Centre. This center is a place for conferences and businesses. It helps to create money for the Thornhill community.
Schools in Thornhill
There are three primary schools in the area. These are Hightown Primary School, Kane's Hill Primary School, and Thornhill Primary School.
There is also a special school called Springwell School. It helps students who have minor learning difficulties. This includes problems with speech and language, autism, and challenging behaviour. Springwell School opened in September 2007.
Getting Around Thornhill
Thornhill has several bus services. They are all run by a company called Bluestar. The main bus routes are the 18 and 19.
The 18 bus goes between Thornhill and Millbrook. It passes through Bitterne. The 19 bus goes between Thornhill and Lordshill. It passes through Woolston. Both routes also go through Southampton Central station and Shirley.
Churches and Religious Groups
There are three churches in Thornhill. Thornhill Baptist Church is on Thornhill Park Road. Thornhill Vineyard meets twice a month at Kanes Hill School. St. Christopher's Parish Church is on Hinkler Road. The Parish Church is in the middle of the neighbourhood, near the main shops.
Parks and Green Spaces
Hinkler Green
Hinkler Green is a public park that has been improved. It now has space for casual sports. There is a football pitch, a running track, and a basketball court. You can also find skateboard ramps and outdoor gym equipment. Hinkler Green also has a play area for children. It has a quiet garden, old trees, and places for picnics. You can also see wild plants there.
Dumbleton Copse and Netley Common
Dumbleton Copse and Netley Common are great places for a quiet walk. Even though they are between Thornhill and a main road, they feel like the countryside. At certain times of the year, you might see Aberdeen Angus Cows on the common. They help manage the land.
Thornhill Park
Thornhill Park is located between Thornhill Park Road and Byron Road. It has many old trees and lots of wildlife. There is also a children's play area in the park.
Antelope Park
Besides shopping, Antelope Park has places to get takeaway food and coffee. It also has a gym and a trampoline center for fun activities.
