Bassett Green is a residential area located in the northern part of Southampton, approximately 3 miles from the city center. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by Burgess Road to the south and Bassett Avenue to the east, providing easy access to the city and nearby amenities. The neighborhood has a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with local shops and schools serving residents.
The area is well-connected by public transport, with several bus routes running through Bassett Green Road. Nearby green spaces include Bassett Green Park and the wider Southampton Common, offering recreational opportunities. The University of Southampton’s Highfield Campus is just a short distance away, making the area popular with students and staff. Bassett Green maintains a balance between suburban living and convenience, with essential services and transport links within easy reach.
Area overview
On average Bassett Green has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bassett Green is £59,800 per year. There are 2 schools in Bassett Green: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Bassett Green Population
8,494
Population density
3,158.1 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
4,983
58.66%
Other White
846
9.96%
Indian
532
6.26%
Chinese
346
4.07%
Other Asian
339
3.99%
Total population: 8,494
Religion
No religion
3,159
37.19%
Christian
3,117
36.7%
Not answered
798
9.39%
Muslim
753
8.87%
Sikh
327
3.85%
Total population: 8,494
Education (age 16+)
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,826
38.21%
Level 3 (A level)
2,484
33.59%
No qualifications
771
10.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
588
7.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
378
5.11%
Total 16+ residents: 7,396
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
2,995
40.47%
Student
2,163
29.23%
Retired
1,140
15.41%
Employed student
289
3.91%
Looking after home or family
257
3.47%
Total 16+ residents: 7,400
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns outright
870
32.74%
Owns with a mortgage
826
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
627
23.6%
Social rents from council
211
7.94%
Other forms of private rent
54
2.03%
Total households: 2,657
Housing type
Detached
1,120
42.17%
Purpose-built flat
671
25.26%
Semi-detached
637
23.98%
Terraced
146
5.5%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
74
2.79%
Total households: 2,656
Property prices in Bassett Green
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Bassett Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Bassett Green in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bassett Green over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
30
£587,500
£458,500
£532,250
£732,750
£893,250
Flats
22
£206,000
£133,850
£187,875
£244,500
£275,450
Semi-Detached
9
£283,000
£250,200
£265,000
£340,000
£421,200
Terraced
5
£515,000
£291,000
£355,000
£525,000
£633,000
10 years median price trend
in Bassett Green
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bassett Green.
