Thornhill is a suburb of Southampton, United Kingdom, situated on the eastern border of the city and bounded by three major roads.

A large proportion of the occupiers of the original houses are retired accounting for the previously mentioned higher than normal numbers.

[4] This was controlled by a board of 12 local residents and 8 representatives of relevant agencies (police, primary health care, city council, chamber of commerce etc.)

[6][7] On 22 February 2010, The Hinkler Parade Regeneration Scheme took a step forward with the approval of £15 million project which would see the demolition of seventeen shops – many of which were boarded up – twenty-two flats, and a five-storey block of sixteen flats in Marston Road, and their replacement with 106 new homes – which are a mix of rent, part buy-part rent and full ownership, 5 new shops and a community center.

There is also a special needs primary school called Springwell School designated for pupils with minor learning difficulties including speech and language disorders, autism and challenging behaviour, which opened its doors to students in September 2007, though was not officially opened until March 2008.

The 19 was previously operated by CityRed[14] as the 3, but was taken over by Bluestar following the decision by FirstGroup to withdraw all Southampton based bus services by the 19th of February 2023.

The Parish Church is close to the main shopping area (which includes the all usual social amenities) and is located in the centre of the estate.

The redevelopment of Hinkler Green added space for casual sports to the public park, with a football pitch, a running track, a basketball court, a MUGA, skateboard ramps and outdoor gym equipment.

Hinkler Green also offers a children's play area, a peaceful garden, mature trees, and space for picnics, and wild plants.