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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

SO173UA

Harefield Road

SO182NB

Robert Cecil Avenue

SO163QB

Bassett Green Road

SO173AN

Belgrave Road

SO173TG

Harefield Road

SO182LW

Meadowside Close

SO162PE

Channels Farm Road

SO182JX

Farmery Close

SO182HH

Wide Lane

SO182QL

Monks Way

SO163EG

Bassett Green Road

SO173SA

Portswood Road

SO163DP

Leaside Way

SO182HX

Eric Meadus Close

SO171TG

Arnold Road

SO182JL

Mead Crescent

SO173SP

Portswood Road

SO163BS

Aster Road

SO162NS

Willis Road

SO163JT

Lobelia Road

SO182JU

Friars Way

SO173SQ

Portswood Road

SO173AX

Portswood Road

SO163DW

Bassett Green Road

SO182NF

Mansbridge Road

SO173SG

Kitchener Road

SO163BU

Honeysuckle Road

SO162PB

Channels Farm Road

SO173RA

Ripstone Gardens

SO182HL

Wide Lane

SO173QY

Hartley Avenue

SO163EQ

Leaside Way

SO173RX

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO182NA

Robert Cecil Avenue

SO173RT

Upper Shaftesbury Avenue

SO182JE

Coxford Road

SO162NQ

Phillimore Road

SO163BL

Burgess Road

SO163AY

Burgess Road

SO163LN

Bluebell Road

SO171SQ

Welbeck Avenue

SO163TN

Langhorn Road

SO173RZ

Granby Grove

SO173SY

Mayfield Road

SO163DL

Bassett Green Road

SO162HX

High Road

SO173AD

Brickfield Road

SO173RN

Blenheim Gardens

SO173TD

Woodcote Road

SO173SE

Portswood Road

SO182JJ

Woodmill Lane

SO173BD

Portswood Road

SO173SN

Portswood Road

SO163AT

Legion Close

SO162NW

Stoneham Lane

SO173EA

Belgrave Road

SO163EN

Leaside Way

SO182LZ

Itchenside Close

SO162PL

Channels Farm Road

SO182LL

Mansbridge Road

SO163DY

Field Close

SO182RN

Itchenside Close

SO162JG

Rayners Gardens

SO162NU

Stoneham Lane

SO173AS

Broadlands Road

SO173AH

Northcote Road

SO182LG

Pilgrim Place

Data Sources

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