Welcome to Thornton

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Introduction

Thornton is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, in Merseyside, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles north of Liverpool on the outer edge of Great Crosby and is one of a series of small towns and villages on route to Southport. ‘Old’ Thornton was situated in the vicinity of Water Street, Green Lane and Rothwells Lane. The village green lay roughly between the sites occupied by the Nag’s Head and the Grapes Hotel. Its boundaries have hardly changed throughout its long history.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	307 hectares
Population	2,206 (2021)
Density	718 people/km2
Mean age	46.8
Ward	Manor
District	Sefton
Postcodes	L23, L29
ONS ID	E04000036

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Council

Contact details for Thornton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Thornton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Thornton Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Thornton Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Thornton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Thornton Parish.

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