Southampton is a thriving city with much to entice people to want to move there.
Southampton has always been a maritime port of significance
and remains so to this day. From the Romans, the launch of the Titanic, through
the D Day landings, to today’s cruise ships, the area is rich in history and
tradition.
Today, Southampton is the largest city in Hampshire with a world-class university, a vibrant job market and thriving city centre.
The health and wellbeing benefits of moving to Southampton are many, not only do you get the fresh sea air and the benefits of living on the coast, but there are over 50 parks in Southampton, and the New Forest, as well as the South Downs, are very accessible.
Although Southampton is the economic hub of Hampshire, it
still attracts many London commuters as London is only 90 minutes away.
So whether you are moving within Southampton, or to
Southampton to study, work, or retire, this guide will give you all the
essential information that you need to make your relocation a successful one.
There are many reasons why so many people want to relocate to Southampton, these are just a few of the top reasons why you may want to move there too.
Education: Southampton has many very highly rated schools as well as Southampton Solent University and Southampton University which features in the top 100 Universities in the world. There is also a highly regarded teaching hospital in Southampton.
Outdoor life: With the South Downs, the New Forest, and the coast on your doorstep, there is plenty to keep outdoor enthusiasts happy, not to mention the hundreds of acres of wetlands and fields of Southampton Common.
Sports: If sports are your thing then Southampton is a great place to live. The Quays Swimming and Diving Centre offers world-class facilities, the Alpine Snowsports Centre offers ski-ing and snowboarding throughout the year, whilst the Outdoor Sports Centre has everything from cycle tracks to football pitches. You can learn to sail, play golf, or enjoy rambles on the Downs in the New Forest, there is so much here for an active lifestyle.
Great transport links: With two train stations, Southampton Airport (with flights to many major UK cities, as well as Europe), sailings to France and Spain, and a ferry to the Isle of Wight. The M3 takes you to south London, whilst the A31 goes to the South West and the A36 to the North West.
Culture: Southampton is blessed with many fine theatres and live music venues. The Nuffield and The Mayflower Theatre are very popular, as is Turner Sims, the live music venue at the University of Southampton. But it is the smaller music venues which attract many up and coming bands and there is always something new and exciting to listen to. From film to fine arts, Southampton City Art Gallery attracts many visitors and is a part of what is now the Cultural Quarter around Guildhall Square.
Housing: There is a range of homes throughout Southampton to suit your needs. Whether you need a new build apartment overlooking the marina or a large detached family home, Southampton has much to offer and at prices which are substantially lower than many parts of the South East.
The Chinese New Year Festival is just on the many events in the calendar in Southampton
Southampton is a city and as such will inevitably have areas that you may want to avoid alone at night. But aside from the usual common-sense precautions, you will find Southampton is a very friendly and safe city in which to live.
In 2018 the findings of a national crime survey of residents in UK cities for a TV channel (Crime+ Investigation) concluded that Southampton was the 4th safest city in the UK to live.
A recent survey conducted by OnePoll concluded that Southampton was the 6th safest city in the UK.
But to give you a rough idea, excluding packing costs, you
can expect to pay on average the following home moving costs when hiring a
professional removal firm to move you to Southampton.
Moving from London to Southampton costs on
average £450
Moving from Birmingham to Southampton costs on
average £560
Moving from Leeds to Southampton on average
costs £715
Moving from Liverpool to Southampton costs about
£720
Moving from York to Southampton costs about £735
Moving from Leicester to Southampton costs about
£560
Moving from Glasgow to Southampton costs about £1,035
Moving from Edinburgh to Southampton costs about
£1,030
Moving from Bristol to Southampton costs about £495
Moving from Plymouth to Southampton on average
costs £575
Moving from Cardiff to Southampton on average
costs £550
On average expect to pay about £150-£200 for a professional packing
service for a 1-2 bedroom home.
Beaulieu Abbey is just one of the local attractions
Whether looking for the best places to live in Southampton
for family, coming to study, or to retire, there are some very nice areas of
Southampton that will fulfil your needs.
Southampton has plenty of choice when it comes to great areas to live, but of course, what is ideal for one person could be quite the opposite for another. So whether you are looking for the cheapest places in Southampton to live or the best, here we will look at a wide range of places in postcode order with information that we hope will make your choice easier.
Moving to Ocean Village Southampton SO14
Ocean Village can be found on the mouth of the River Itchen and is where the Titanic would have been pulled out to sea back in 1912. It is also the place where the Round the World Yacht race starts and ends.
Following major regeneration and investment this is now a very desirable part of Southampton to live in if you like to be surrounded by yachts, shops, restaurants, and a wide variety of recreational facilities.
Generally, this area of Southampton is more suited to young professionals, and retirees who want to be by the marina.
With many townhouses and luxury apartments overlooking the marina and river, the homes here are not cheap. These are average prices taken from www.zoopla.co.uk
The average home in Ocean Village will set you
back about £299,782
Apartments on average sell for £282,492
Terraced homes sell for about £486,377
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO14 is £678 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO14 is £1,004 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO14 is £1,163 pcm
There are 14 schools within a 1 miles radius of Ocean Village, 11 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. You can compare local schools around Ocean Village at www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk
Find out the latest crime figures for Ocean Village at www.police.uk
Ocean Village also has its own Facebook page which you may like to visit.
Moving to Shirley Southampton SO15
Shirley has a reputation as one of the less desirable places in Southampton to live, but the reality from locals is that Shirley is no worse than other better-regarded areas of Southampton. One of the pros of moving to Shirley is that it is convenient for Southampton Central mainline station and for Southampton Common.
Upper Shirley however, is a particularly sought after area
with some good schools.
The average home in Shirley will set you back
about £264,834
In Shirley apartments on average sell for £168,162
In Shirley terraced homes sell for about £251,007
In Shirley semi-detached homes sell for about £321,973
In Shirley detached homes sell for about £405,714
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO15 is £635 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO15 is £837 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in SO15
is £1,100 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO15 is £1,495 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Shirley at www.police.uk
The A33 runs through Millbrook straight to the city centre.
There is also a railway station in Millbrook. In Millbrook you will find a
retail park, a community hospital, as well as a selection of local shops.
Millbrook has a number of parks, a large 5 a-side football venue, and a swathe
of green belt through the area. Mansel Park Pavillion is home to many local
community groups and clubs.
The average home in Millbrook will set you back
about £200,175
In Millbrook, apartments on average sell for £169,306
In Millbrook, terraced homes sell for about £250,155
In Millbrook, semi-detached homes sell for about
£211,290
In Millbrook, detached homes sell for about £422,449
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO15 is £635 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO15 is £837 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO15 is £1,100 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO15 is £1,495 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Millbrook at www.police.uk
Just 3 miles to the west of the city centre is Redbridge.
Situated at the start of the M27 motorway, close to Southampton Docks,
Redbridge is popular with commuters. The local railway station offers hourly
services to Southampton city centre, Salisbury, Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh. Redbridge
Community School is a highly rated Specialist Sports College, and the Redbridge
Primary School is well thought of locally.
The average home in Redbridge will set you back
about £215,043
In Redbridge apartments on average sell for £169,306
In Redbridge terraced homes sell for about £250,155
In Redbridge semi-detached homes sell for about £285,043
In Redbridge detached homes sell for about £422,449
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO15 is £635 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO15 is £837 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO15 is £1,100 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO15 is £1,495 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Redbridge at www.police.uk
Chilworth is a small village considered an affluent area of
Southampton and is popular with families. Larger homes, the proximity to
Southampton city centre and the easy access to the M27 add to the desirability
of living in Chilworth. The University of Southampton Science Park is found
here, as is Chilworth Manor, which houses a health club and spa. Chilworth Golf
Centre is very popular with local golfers, as is the local tennis club in the
Old Village. Southampton Docks and the International Airport are within 5 miles
of Chilworth.
The average home in Chilworth will set you back
about £279,444
In Chilworth, apartments on average sell for £171,233
In Chilworth, terraced homes sell for about £216,768
In Chilworth, semi-detached homes sell for about
£263,583
In Chilworth, detached homes sell for about £489,620
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO16 is £648 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO16 is £887 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO16 is £1,083 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO16 is £1,369 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Chilworth at www.police.uk
Between two of Southampton’s largest open green spaces, Southampton Sports Centre and Southampton Common, just to the north of the city centre is Bassett. Particularly popular with golf lovers and families, the area has a number of great sports facilities including Southampton Snowsports Centre, Southampton Sports Centre, Southampton City Golf Course and a community swimming pool. Glen Eyres Halls of residence, University of Southampton, houses over 2,000 students. Bassett is convenient not only for the university but for Southampton General Hospital.
The average home in Bassett will set you back
about £333,482
In Bassett, apartments on average sell for £196,690
In Bassett, terraced homes sell for about £296,564
In Bassett, semi-detached homes sell for about £444,739
In Bassett, detached homes sell for about £606,424
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO16 is £648 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO16 is £887 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO16 is £1,083 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO16 is £1,369 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Bassett at www.police.uk
Swaythling is home to the John Hansard art gallery which is
at the University of Southampton. Highfield campus, Wessex Lane Halls, and City
Gate are all local, so as you can imagine this is a popular area with students.
Swaythling has a watersports and adventure outdoor centre at Woodmill.
Swaythling railway station is on the main London to Bournemouth line.
The average home in Swaythling will set you back
about £242,876
In Swaythling, apartments on average sell for £152,270
In Swaythling, terraced homes sell for about £214,552
In Swaythling, semi-detached homes sell for
about £258,663
In Swaythling, detached homes sell for about £328,051
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO16 is £648 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO16 is £887 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO16 is £1,083 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO16 is £1,369 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Swaythling at www.police.uk
Highfield is where you will find the main University of
Southampton campus so this area is popular with students, although Highfield
has limited student accommodation. Highfield is a very quiet and picturesque
part of Southampton. But it is the community feel of the area, Southampton
Common, the large Victorian and Edwardian homes, and easy access to the city
that attracts many families to this highly desirable part of Southampton. The
local primary schools are rated as outstanding in Ofsted reports.
The average home in Highfield will set you back
about £420,245
In Highfield, apartments on average sell for £179,199
In Highfield, terraced homes sell for about £257,690
In Highfield, semi-detached homes sell for about
£354,992
In Highfield, detached homes sell for about £541,676
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO17 is £634 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO17 is £837 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO17 is £1,114 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO17 is £1,417 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Highfield at www.police.uk
Extremely popular with students, Portswood has a good
variety of shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. It is easy to get just about
anywhere from Portswood due to the extensive local bus service, and St.Deny’s
railway station.
The average home in Portswood will set you back
about £188,363
In Portswood, apartments on average sell for £151,575
In Portswood, terraced homes sell for about £229,818
In Portswood, semi-detached homes sell for about
£261,311
In Portswood, detached homes sell for about £318,799
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO17 is £634 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO17 is £837 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO17 is £1,114 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO17 is £1,417 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Portswood at www.police.uk
Bitterne offers good value for money homes, has some
excellent local schools, and is therefore very popular with families. Bitterne Park
has more of a village feel about it. This area has a wide selection of every
home type, which are always in high demand.
The average home in Bitterne will set you back
about £190,260
In Bitterne, apartments on average sell for £124,197
In Bitterne, terraced homes sell for about £272,594
In Bitterne, semi-detached homes sell for about £245,145
In Bitterne, detached homes sell for about £265,667
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO18 is £610 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO18 is £783 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO18 is £961 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO18 is £1,420 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Bitterne at www.police.uk
Considered as a nice part of Southampton to live, Scholing
is popular with families and has some great schools in the area. Sholing is
popular with commuters, there are about 20 trains a day to the city centre,
with a journey time of just 16 minutes.
The average home in Sholing will set you back
about £204,584
In Sholing, apartments on average sell for £139,699
In Sholing, terraced homes sell for about £202,556
In Sholing, semi-detached homes sell for about £234,829
In Sholing, detached homes sell for about £262,700
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO19 is £611 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO19 is £816 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO19 is £1,005 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO19 is £1,352 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Sholing at www.police.uk
An area that has benefited from much regeneration and investment in recent years. Woolston has good bus links and easy access to junctions 7 and 8 of the M27. Woolston railway station is on the West Coastway Line. City College Southampton has a Marine Skills Centre in Woolston, and there are some fine infant schools in the area. Woolston Millenium Park was created by the local community and is a popular place for locals to enjoy. The Archery Grounds, leading to Mayfield Park are also large parks that are popular with families.
The average home in Woolston will set you back
about £225,325
In Woolston, terraced homes sell for about £203,703
In Woolston, semi-detached homes sell for about £237,759
In Woolston, detached homes sell for about £305,866
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO19 is £611 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO19 is £816 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO19 is £1,005 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO19 is £1,352 pcm
Find out the latest crime figures for Woolston at www.police.uk
The small village of West End, just 5 miles east of Southampton, is surrounded by countryside and woodland, including the 30 acre Hatch Grange, Moorgreen Recreation Ground, Itchen Valley Country Park, and Telegraph Woods. The village has a number of listed buildings and a museum. There is an annual carnival each June in the village. West End however is probably most famous for being the home of Hampshire County Cricket ground.
The average home in West End will set you back
about £308,098
In West End, apartments on average sell for £156,076
In West End, terraced homes sell for about £215,762
In West End, semi-detached homes sell for about £272,759
In West End, detached homes sell for about £439,294
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO30 is £625 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO30 is £823 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO30 is £1,243 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO30 is £1,701 pcm
West End Parish Council has lots of information that you may find useful if you are planning on moving here.
Sothampton is a diverse city with plenty of cultural events like this Chinese New Year celebration.
Situated on junctions 7 and 8 of the M27, on the coast between Southampton and Portsmouth. Hedge End has some great schools and shops so is popular with families. Hedge End also has its own railway station with regular services into the city centre, Portsmouth, and London Waterloo. On the first Saturday of each July, a carnival is held with all profits going to local projects which will benefit the village and its residents. Hedge End also has its own local radio station, Skyline Gold.
The average home in Hedge End will set you back
about £326,796
In Hedge End, apartments on average sell for £172,502
In Hedge End, terraced homes sell for about £249,976
In Hedge End, semi-detached homes sell for about
£291,161
In Hedge End, detached homes sell for about £426,707
The average rental cost of a 1 bedroom home in
SO30 is £625 pcm
The average rental cost of a 2 bedroom home in
SO30 is £823 pcm
The average rental cost of a 3 bedroom home in
SO30 is £1,243 pcm
The average rental cost of a 4 bedroom home in
SO30 is £1,701 pcm
Consider renting a room in a shared house, or flat sharing, if you want to save some money, get to know the area, and make instant friends in Southampton. Useful websites for finding rooms to rent in Southampton include: www.gumtree.co.uk, www.spareroom.co.uk, or www.nestpick.com
Join local social media groups to find out all the best places to go and get the low down on Cardiff city life.
www.meetup.com has plenty of local groups to join so that you quickly find new friends and get to learn all about living in Southampton.
To find out all about local events in Southampton, activities, groups and societies by visiting www.interests.me
Consider volunteering in your spare time, it is a great way to meet new people and help the local community at the same time. www.southamptonvs.org will give you some great ideas.
Southampton has a student population of over 30,000 so you
can be assured that Southampton has every amenity and support you could
possibly need whilst you study here.
Southampton is the perfect mix of world-class universities, a city with every amenity you could possibly need, excellent transport, plenty of outdoor pursuits, and easy access to some stunning countryside.
The West Quay shopping centre will satisfy your shopping
needs with a vast selection of shops and restaurants and many stores offer discounts
when you present your NUS card.
There are four cinemas, four theatres and the O2 for seeing
some top live bands.
Southampton has a great nightlife with many live music venues, nightclubs and bars.
There is a bus service for students that links all the universities with popular student areas and offers a late-night service too. Find out about fares and routes at www.unilinkbus.co.uk
Below you will find links to the websites of the
universities and colleges in Southampton where you will find plenty of
information about student life in Southampton.
Find out more about these areas of Southampton in the guide
to Southampton Neighbourhoods earlier in this article.
There is a dedicated website for students looking for private rental. It is the official accommodation website for both University of Southampton and Solent University and can be found at www.sassh.co.uk
The Student Union of Southampton also have a property finder which you may find useful at www.susulettings.co.uk
On average expect to pay about £360pcm plus
bills for a student house.
The University of Southampton accommodation costs varies between £135 for an ensuite room to £330.89 for a 2 bedroom family flat per week. This includes your utility bills, internet, contents insurance, and a Unilink bus pass.
Solent University has a number of student residences, you can find out more, including costs here.
The University of Southampton campus accommodation fees for this year can be found here.
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Good luck with your move and we hope you enjoy all the
delights that Southampton has to offer you.
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