Bassett Green
Southampton 001 · 5 sub-areas · 9,188 residents
Southampton 001 is a residential neighbourhood within Southampton, home to around 9,200 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,100 a month — broadly in line with the UK median for two-beds — and the area sits in the upper third of Southampton's deprivation rankings, making it one of the more comfortable corners of the city. The unusually high share of residents working from home sets it apart from most Southampton neighbourhoods.
Bassett Green is a mid-density neighbourhood of Southampton in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bassett Green?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,246 a month for a typical home.
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Bassett Green in Southampton
Living in Bassett Green
Southampton 001 has the feel of a settled, largely owner-occupied neighbourhood in a city that still has plenty of affordable options. Around two thirds of households here own their home — a notably high figure by Southampton standards — and the neighbourhood scores well on deprivation metrics, placing in the top quarter of areas nationally. It's the kind of place where families put down roots rather than pass through.
Rents sit close to the UK two-bedroom median, which tells you something about the city as a whole: Southampton remains genuinely affordable compared to the South East commuter belt. A one-bed runs roughly £870 a month, a two-bed around £1,100, and a three-bed about £1,340. Rents rose around 3.5% last year, in line with the wider regional trend. The main affordability challenge is buying rather than renting — the median sale price is close to £480,000, meaning a first-time buyer would be saving for a deposit for over seven years at typical local salaries.
The population skews slightly younger than you might expect for such a settled area: nearly a third of residents are aged 18 to 34, with families with children making up around one in five households. The ethnic diversity index of 46 — moderate by UK city standards — reflects a neighbourhood that's mixed but not dramatically more diverse than Southampton as a whole. Around 71% of residents were born in the UK.
One number stands out: nearly 38% of residents work from home, well above the national average. That shapes the day-to-day feel of the area — quieter during the week, active through the day, with less of the morning-rush dynamic you get in commuter-heavy parts of the city. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk — and public transport use is low at around 5%, with most residents who do travel to work going by car. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Southampton 001 a nice place to live?
- It's one of the more comfortable neighbourhoods in Southampton — low crime, high owner-occupation, and a deprivation ranking in the top quarter nationally. The high proportion of residents working from home gives it a quieter, more residential feel than commuter-heavy parts of the city. The main drawback is that buying here is a stretch, with median sale prices close to £480,000.
- What is the rent in Southampton 001?
- A one-bed typically costs around £870 a month, a two-bed about £1,100, and a three-bed roughly £1,340. Rents rose around 3.5% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a reliable guide rather than guaranteed figures.
- Is Southampton 001 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 43 per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood's low deprivation score and high owner-occupation tend to keep crime levels down, and it sits comfortably among the safer parts of Southampton.
- What's the commute from Southampton 001 to Southampton city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 2 km away — roughly a 25-minute walk in a straight line. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, with around 43% travelling by car and only 5% using public transport. Nearly 38% work from home entirely, which cuts out the commute altogether.
- Who lives in Southampton 001?
- Mainly owner-occupiers — about two thirds of households own their home. The population mixes younger adults (nearly a third are 18 to 34) with families: around one in five households are couples with children. Around 38% of residents hold a degree, and a large share work from home, pointing to a professional, knowledge-economy resident base.
- What schools are near Southampton 001?
- There are 58 schools within 2 km, giving families real choice. Around 55% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%, so it's worth researching individual schools carefully. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is under 600 metres away, making it easily accessible for most residents.
- How does rent in Southampton 001 compare to the rest of Southampton?
- Southampton 001 sits close to the UK two-bedroom median of around £1,200 a month, which puts it at the more moderate end of Southampton's rental market. The sale price median of nearly £480,000 is high relative to local salaries, so the neighbourhood is more accessible to renters than first-time buyers at this stage.