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
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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.