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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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £287,394 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,394,125.

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
Detached5£415,000
Flats9£150,000
Semi-Detached44£330,000
Terraced34£255,250

10 years median price trend in Swaythling

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

All postcodes in Swaythling

SO162JA

Parkville Road

SO173ED

St Denys Road

SO182LQ

Brookside Way

SO173AB

Somerset Road

SO182RF

Gilbury Close

SO162HW

High Road

SO173QZ

Hartley Avenue

SO163BP

Honeysuckle Road

SO162NX

Stoneham Close

SO171SW

Welbeck Avenue

SO173SU

Portswood Road

SO173AJ

Portswood Road

SO163LF

Laburnum Road

SO173AA

Somerset Road

SO163DR

Summerfield Gardens

SO182NE

Octavia Road

SO163JX

Carnation Road

SO182JD

Wide Lane

SO163JF

Carnation Road

SO173RP

Blenheim Gardens

SO173RG

Ripstone Gardens

SO173TL

Harrison Road

SO173SX

Mayfield Road

SO182RT

George Curl Way

SO182LN

Grange Close

SO182NS

St Mary's Church Close

SO163LJ

Bluebell Road

SO182ND

Octavia Road

SO173RD

Merton Road

SO182NH

Mansbridge Road

SO173AW

Portswood Road

SO173TJ

Harrison Road

SO173TF

Woodcote Road

SO173AR

Broadlands Road

SO182LE

Wide Lane

SO182HT

Walnut Avenue

SO173AG

Northcote Road

SO182HS

Walnut Avenue

SO163LL

Bluebell Road

SO182HN

Wide Lane

SO163BT

Honeysuckle Road

SO162PF

Channels Farm Road

SO173RH

Sherborne Road

SO163JU

Lobelia Road

SO162HZ

High Road

SO163JN

Carnation Road

SO163DZ

Bassett Green Road

SO171TA

Bowden Lane

SO162NL

Stoneham Lane

SO182NU

St Mary's Church Close

SO182LU

Octavia Road

SO173AE

Brickfield Road

SO182LD

Mansbridge Road

SO182LP

Monks Way

SO173AU

Woodcote Road

SO182QS

Brookside Way

SO163HH

Burgess Road

SO163JH

Carnation Road

SO182RS

Monks Way

SO182JT

Wessex Lane

SO182LR

Monks Way

SO163DQ

Leaside Way

SO173SB

Portswood Road

SO173ES

Belgrave Road

SO171ST

Welbeck Avenue

SO162NR

Phillimore Road

SO173RQ

Blenheim Gardens

SO182HQ

Claudeen Close

SO173RJ

Sherborne Road

SO182QU

Walnut Avenue

SO163BR

Aster Road

SO182JW

Bankside

SO173TA

Woodcote Road

SO182ST

St Mary's Church Close

SO163LE

Laburnum Road

SO171TJ

University Road

SO173RL

Blenheim Gardens

SO173RW

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO163LD

Lupin Road

SO182FA

Wide Lane

SO173SJ

Sirdar Road

SO182HJ

Wide Lane

SO163DU

Leaside Way

SO173SW

Mayfield Road

SO182QJ

Claudeen Close

SO173RB

Merton Road

SO173TE

Woodcote Road

SO163JW

Carnation Road

SO162JB

Fleming Road

SO163BH

Aster Road

SO182LF

Mansbridge Road

SO173AT

Broadlands Road

SO182HY

Howard Close

SO173RE

Ripstone Gardens

SO182LT

Claude Ashby Close

SO182JY

Westbrook Way

SO163DT

Binstead Close

SO163LP

Bluebell Road

SO182LB

Wessex Lane

SO173AP

Broadlands Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.