← All cities
Moving Guide · Hampshire

Moving to Southampton

Know My Postcode · 2026-04-19

Thinking of moving to Southampton? Here's everything you need to know — best areas, average prices, crime rates, schools and transport.

£245,000
Avg price
£850/month
Avg rent
Pros
✓ Major port city with global connections
✓ New Forest on the doorstep
✓ Strong university presence
✓ Good value property
Cons
✗ Some areas have high crime
✗ City centre is not the most attractive
✗ Traffic from port can be heavy
✗ Some flood risk near waterfront

Best areas in Southampton

PortswoodShirleyHedge EndChandlers Ford

Check any Southampton postcode instantly

Free crime, schools, flood risk and house prices in 30 seconds.

Transport from Southampton

Southampton is served by National Rail (1hr 15min London Waterloo). Know My Postcode includes a commute calculator for every report — calculate your actual journey time from the specific postcode.

Know My Postcode
Area guides Safety guides Compare Moving to... Guides