What are prices by property type in Swaythling?

Latest medians: Detached £420,000, Semi-detached £320,000, Terraced £260,000, Flats £157,500.

How deprived is Swaythling?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 11125 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Swaythling?

Based on 87 recent sales, the median price is £275,000.

How safe is Swaythling?

Crime level in Swaythling is high with about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Swaythling?

Average resident income is about £44,459 per year.

How much social housing is near Swaythling?

About 26.1% across the Swaythling area.

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Q: What schools in Swaythling and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Swaythling: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / South East / Southampton / Swaythling

About

Swaythling is a residential ward located in the northern part of Southampton, bordered by Bassett, Portswood, and the River Itchen. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and modern apartment complexes. Swaythling is home to the University of Southampton's Highfield Campus, which brings a student population to the area. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and parks, catering to both students and long-term residents.

The ward has good transport links, with Swaythling railway station providing connections to central Southampton and beyond. The nearby A33 and M3 motorway offer easy access to other parts of the city and the wider region. Green spaces like Riverside Park provide recreational opportunities along the river. Swaythling has a mix of urban and suburban characteristics, with a focus on community and convenience.

Area overview

On average Swaythling has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Swaythling is £44,459 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

26.1%

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Swaythling

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £655,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£420,000	£195,500	£298,750	£466,250	£611,250
Flats	11	£157,500	£92,500	£135,500	£185,500	£279,250
Semi-Detached	37	£320,000	£207,000	£265,000	£365,000	£401,000
Terraced	33	£260,000	£215,600	£240,000	£285,000	£370,000

10 years price trend in Swaythling

All postcodes in Swaythling

SO163LN

Bluebell Road

SO182JZ

Wessex Lane

SO173SF

Grosvenor Road

SO173SL

Portswood Road

SO182HL

Walnut Avenue

SO182JD

Wide Lane

SO182RP

Itchenside Close

SO162PB

Channels Farm Road

SO162NY

Greenways

SO163DG

Ethelburt Avenue

SO163DL

Bassett Green Road

SO163EB

Leaside Way

SO163LH

Honeysuckle Road

SO173RQ

Blenheim Gardens

SO173SB

Portswood Road

SO173TW

Sirdar Road

SO162HW

High Road

SO163BU

Honeysuckle Road

SO173SD

Portswood Road

SO173SQ

Mayfield Road

SO182LF

Mansbridge Road

SO182NH

Mansbridge Road

SO163JY

Carnation Road

SO171WZ

Grosvenor Road

SO172LY

Belgrave Road

SO173RT

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO173SY

Mayfield Road

SO182HN

Claudeen Close

SO182HR

Walnut Avenue

SO182LX

Howard Close

SO182NS

St Mary's Church Close

SO162JG

Rayners Gardens

SO163BN

Honeysuckle Road

SO163LG

Laburnum Road

SO173TE

Woodcote Road

SO182HY

Howard Close

SO182LS

Claude Ashby Close

SO163LD

Lupin Road

SO173AR

Broadlands Road

SO173RA

Ripstone Gardens

SO173RS

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO182JJ

Oliver Road

SO182LG

Monks Way

SO163AY

Bealing Close

SO163EF

Bassett Green Road

SO163FG

Bassett Green Road

SO163JT

Lobelia Road

SO163LF

Laburnum Road

SO171TG

Arnold Road

SO173AP

Broadlands Road

SO173RZ

Granby Grove

SO173SA

Brickfield Road

SO182HQ

Claudeen Close

SO182LJ

Howard Close

SO182NA

Robert Cecil Avenue

SO162PD

Dawnay Close

SO163DJ

Bassett Green Road

SO163JH

Carnation Road

SO173AW

Portswood Road

SO173AX

Portswood Road

SO173QZ

Hartley Avenue

SO173SH

Sirdar Road

SO173SX

Harrison Road

SO182LQ

Brookside Way

SO182LW

Meadowside Close

SO182QL

Monks Way

SO182RL

Claude Ashby Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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