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About

Swaythling ward lies in the north of Southampton, primarily a residential area characterised by suburban housing and local shopping parades. It is home to a significant student population due to the nearby University of Southampton Highfield Campus, which influences the local community and amenities. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Bassett, with its mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Transport links are provided by the Swaythling railway station, connecting the area to the city centre and beyond.

The ward is bordered by the River Itchen, with green spaces like the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Southampton Common offering accessible recreation. A notable local landmark is the former Bassett Pole Inn, a historic coaching house on the old London road. The area functions as a practical gateway between the city and the northern approaches along the M27 motorway, maintaining a settled, functional character.

Area overview

On average Swaythling has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swaythling is £49,676 per year. There are 5 schools in Swaythling: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Swaythling

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £282,750 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £480,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swaythling 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 Swaythling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£415,000
Flats9£157,500
Semi-Detached36£325,000
Terraced32£257,750

10 years median price trend in Swaythling

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaythling.

All postcodes in Swaythling

SO162NX

Stoneham Close

SO163AT

Legion Close

SO163DE

Ethelburt Avenue

SO163EG

Bassett Green Road

SO182JT

Wessex Lane

SO182LP

Monks Way

SO182NG

Mansbridge Road

SO163EL

Bembridge Close

SO163TN

Langhorn Road

SO173RW

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO173SJ

Sirdar Road

SO182HX

Eric Meadus Close

SO162AF

Parkville Road

SO171SW

Welbeck Avenue

SO173RH

Sherborne Road

SO173TA

Woodcote Road

SO182NU

St Mary's Church Close

SO173AA

Somerset Road

SO173SW

Mayfield Road

SO163BJ

Burgess Road

SO163EH

Bonchurch Close

SO173RP

Blenheim Gardens

SO182NB

Robert Cecil Avenue

SO173TJ

Harrison Road

SO182JQ

Oliver Road

SO162NQ

Phillimore Road

SO163BD

Burgess Road

SO173AU

Woodcote Road

SO182HJ

Wide Lane

SO182HP

Mardon Close

SO182LE

Wide Lane

SO162HA

High Road

SO163TP

Langhorn Road

SO182HT

Walnut Avenue

SO162JB

Fleming Road

SO162NP

Stoneham Lane

SO163JG

Daffodil Road

SO173RJ

Sherborne Road

SO173TF

Woodcote Road

SO182LZ

Itchenside Close

SO182RF

Gilbury Close

SO162NJ

Stoneham Lane

SO163DS

Brading Close

SO163HH

Burgess Road

SO163JR

Lobelia Road

SO173SE

Portswood Road

SO163DQ

Leaside Way

SO163EN

Leaside Way

SO163EP

Leaside Way

SO163JU

Lobelia Road

SO173AF

Brickfield Road

SO173QY

Hartley Avenue

SO173RU

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO171SQ

Welbeck Avenue

SO173AT

Broadlands Road

SO173RE

Ripstone Gardens

SO182JP

Oliver Road

SO182QJ

Claudeen Close

SO182QN

Wide Lane

SO182RT

George Curl Way

SO182JF

Wide Lane

SO182HH

Wide Lane

SO162NT

Willis Road

SO163BL

Burgess Road

SO163LP

Bluebell Road

SO173TL

Harrison Road

SO163BH

Aster Road

SO173ED

St Denys Road

SO173RG

Ripstone Gardens

SO163AX

Bealing Close

SO163JF

Carnation Road

SO171TA

Bowden Lane

SO173AJ

Portswood Road

SO173EA

Belgrave Road

SO182LL

Mansbridge Road

SO163JL

Carnation Road

SO162NZ

Stoneham Lane

SO162PG

Greenlea Crescent

SO163BP

Honeysuckle Road

SO163JJ

Carnation Road

SO173AG

Northcote Road

SO173BD

Portswood Road

SO182LD

Mansbridge Road

SO163EE

Leaside Way

SO163JP

Carnation Road

SO173AH

Northcote Road

SO182LT

Claude Ashby Close

SO162NR

Phillimore Road

SO173AS

Broadlands Road

SO173SP

Portswood Road

SO173TD

Woodcote Road

SO182LU

Octavia Road

SO182QT

Lord Mountbatten Close

SO182ST

St Mary's Church Close

SO173TH

Harefield Road

SO173SF

Kitchener Road

SO182HL

Wide Lane

SO182JD

Wide Lane

SO162HZ

High Road

SO163BS

Aster Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.