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.
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).
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £269,250 in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £480,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £369,500; semi-detached at £295,000; terraced at £255,000; flats at £185,000.
10 years price trend in Swaythling
SO163LN
Bluebell Road
SO182JZ
Wessex Lane
SO173SF
Grosvenor Road
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Portswood Road
SO182HL
Walnut Avenue
SO182JD
Wide Lane
SO182RP
Itchenside Close
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Channels Farm Road
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Greenways
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Ethelburt Avenue
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Bassett Green Road
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Leaside Way
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Honeysuckle Road
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Blenheim Gardens
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Portswood Road
SO173TW
Sirdar Road
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High Road
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Honeysuckle Road
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Portswood Road
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Mayfield Road
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Mansbridge Road
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Mansbridge Road
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Carnation Road
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Grosvenor Road
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Belgrave Road
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Upper Shaftesbury Avenue
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Mayfield Road
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Claudeen Close
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Walnut Avenue
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Howard Close
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St Mary's Church Close
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Rayners Gardens
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Honeysuckle Road
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Laburnum Road
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Woodcote Road
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Howard Close
SO182LS
Claude Ashby Close
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Lupin Road
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Broadlands Road
SO173RA
Ripstone Gardens
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Upper Shaftesbury Avenue
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Oliver Road
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Monks Way
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Bealing Close
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Bassett Green Road
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Bassett Green Road
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Lobelia Road
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Laburnum Road
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Arnold Road
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Broadlands Road
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Granby Grove
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Brickfield Road
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Claudeen Close
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Howard Close
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Robert Cecil Avenue
SO162PD
Dawnay Close
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Bassett Green Road
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Carnation Road
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Portswood Road
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Portswood Road
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Hartley Avenue
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Sirdar Road
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Harrison Road
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Brookside Way
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Meadowside Close
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Monks Way
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Claude Ashby Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.