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About

Bassett ward lies in the northern part of the Southampton city area. It is primarily a residential suburb characterised by a mix of housing types, from inter-war semis to modern developments. The ward is bordered by green spaces like Bassett Green and the sports fields of the University of Southampton. Its road network connects directly to the city centre and the M27 motorway, facilitating commuting.

The area is home to several educational institutions, including Bassett Green Primary School and the main campus of Southampton Solent University. A notable local landmark is the Bassett Cross war memorial, situated at a major road junction. Daily life centres around local shopping parades providing essential services, with larger retail options available in nearby Shirley. The ward maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere distinct from the city's busier central districts.

Area overview

On average Bassett has low deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bassett is £62,595 per year. There are 4 schools in Bassett: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bassett

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£313
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £511K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Bassett area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bassett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£578,000£390
Semi-Detached27£315,000£335
Terraced14£313,500£311
Flats43£197,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bassett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bassett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£472,500£169,950£245,000£216,500
2017£455,000£177,500£260,000£275,000
2018£465,000£183,750£280,000£215,000
2019£430,000£175,500£290,000£210,000
2020£445,000£176,000£289,000£250,000
2021£518,750£180,000£310,000£245,000
2022£573,000£195,000£313,000£274,000
2023£497,500£195,000£334,375£272,000
2024£575,000£203,000£304,500£280,000
2025£578,000£190,000£300,000£352,500
2026£500,000£181,500£325,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bassett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bassett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296£247£252£232
2017£309£250£281£243
2018£311£251£290£216
2019£328£239£284£231
2020£307£243£269£255
2021£352£254£295£294
2022£391£266£335£317
2023£367£264£336£306
2024£389£273£311£295
2025£387£258£297£304
2026£337£257£351£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bassett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bassett in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bassett

What is the average house price in Bassett?

The median sale price in Bassett is £320,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bassett?

Bassett has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bassett?

Bassett scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bassett sits around rank 21,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bassett?

The average household income in Bassett is around £62,595 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bassett?

Bassett is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sam Philip Chapman (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Bassett

SO166SU

Seagarth Lane

SO166QD

Bladon Road

SO167BB

Winchester Road

SO163QX

Bassett Green Close

SO163LX

Bassett Green Road

SO163UD

Bassett Green Drive

SO167AW

Highclere Road

SO166SA

Lordswood Road

SO165PD

Coxford Road

SO163NQ

Glen Eyre Drive

SO167GA

Pinehurst Road

SO166PX

Norham Avenue

SO167PR

Burgess Road

SO167DX

Bassett Crescent West

SO166QL

Dale Road

SO163TZ

Glen Eyre Road

SO163FZ

Glen Eyre Road

SO166RH

Seymour Road

SO163BZ

Honeysuckle Road

SO167FT

Bassett Row

SO163PS

Bassett Wood Drive

SO163PT

Bassett Wood Drive

SO167DN

Pointout Road

SO167EH

Winchester Road

SO163UH

Glen Eyre Road

SO167PE

Bassett Close

SO163JE

Beechmount Road

SO163NX

Copperfield Road

SO166TW

Winchester Road

SO163NJ

Glen Eyre Road

SO167EY

Holly Hill

SO163GQ

Pansy Road

SO163NB

Bassett Green Village

SO157TY

Hill Lane

SO166NA

Falaise Close

SO163QA

Glenwood Avenue

SO163NU

Glen Eyre Road

SO166RF

Seymour Close

SO167GY

Bassett Dale

SO163NY

Copperfield Road

SO163HW

Honeysuckle Road

SO166RW

Malwood Avenue

SO167BF

Winchester Road

SO166QS

Dale Valley Road

SO166SX

Seagarth Lane

SO163GF

Elmsleigh Gardens

SO167AR

Rockleigh Road

SO163QJ

Northwood Close

SO166RN

Seagarth Close

SO166RJ

Seagarth Lane

SO166ND

Dunkirk Road

SO163NZ

The Parkway

SO167HD

Bassett Avenue

SO167BU

Underwood Road

SO167BW

Boldrewood Road

SO166SS

Hollybrook Road

SO167DY

Bassett Meadow

SO163RD

Glen Eyre Road

SO167EG

Butterfield Road

SO167FR

Greenbank Crescent

SO163PP

Courtland Gardens

SO163PW

Colonel Crabbe Mews

SO166RB

Hollybrook Road

SO166LT

Arnheim Road

SO166LW

Arnheim Road

SO157TX

Hill Lane

SO165PF

Coxford Road

SO166QQ

Dale Valley Close

SO166RL

Seagarth Lane

SO165PG

Coxford Road

SO163PR

Copperfield Road

SO167NZ

Winchester Road

SO166SD

Lordswood Road

SO167EW

Holly Hill

SO167PG

Denbigh Gardens

SO166QP

Dale Valley Road

SO166PW

Norham Close

SO163UJ

Bassett

SO163BB

Tulip Road

SO163QG

Bassett Green Drive

SO166QB

Norham Avenue

SO166TZ

Winchester Road

SO163EU

Bassett Green Road

SO163GL

Violet Road

SO163FY

Glen Eyre Road

SO167AJ

Burgess Road

SO167AF

Burgess Road

SO167ER

Holly Hill

SO166RR

Malwood Avenue

SO163FU

Chetwynd Drive

SO167PA

Oaklands Way

SO163PD

The Parkway

SO163AZ

Lilac Road

SO167DL

Pointout Road

SO166LS

Arnheim Close

SO167AN

Burgess Gardens

SO167BD

Winchester Road

SO167DB

Redhill

SO163NT

Glen Eyre Road

SO163PF

Bassett Green Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.