Bevois Town
Southampton 017 · 4 sub-areas · 7,183 residents
Southampton 017 is a densely populated corner of Southampton with around 7,200 residents and a strongly youthful character — over half the population is aged 18 to 34. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,100 a month, slightly below the national median for a 2-bed and competitive for a South East city. The neighbourhood has a notably high private-rental rate and a crime rate that runs above the UK average.
Bevois Town 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; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bevois Town?
4 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 23 restaurants and 8 pubs in five minutes; nightlife is genuinely on tap — 7 clubs within a kilometre; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,246 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bevois Town in Southampton
Living in Bevois Town
Southampton 017 is one of the most distinctly student- and young-professional-oriented parts of the city. More than half its residents are aged 18 to 34, which shapes everything from the pace of the streets to the mix of housing on offer. It's a neighbourhood that moves quickly — high turnover, a lot of single-person households, and a rental market that reflects that demand.
On rent, this part of Southampton sits around the middle of the city's range. A 2-bed runs roughly £1,100 a month, which is marginally below the UK national median for a 2-bed. That said, with median take-home pay in the area, rent-to-income runs at around 57%, which is a significant stretch — so it's affordable by South East standards, but not comfortable. Council tax for a Band D property comes to about £2,381 a year.
About 62% of residents were born in the UK, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 42.8 — noticeably more mixed than many Southampton neighbourhoods. Private renters make up around 62% of households, with owner-occupation at just 24%. That low ownership rate is one of the defining features of the area: this is, in practical terms, a renter's neighbourhood.
For getting around, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 800 metres away — about a 10-minute walk. From there, the rail commute to London runs just over 107 minutes. Around 35% of residents travel to work by car, while nearly 30% work from home — a figure well above typical for a neighbourhood at this income level. Broadband coverage is excellent, with full gigabit availability across the area.
See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Southampton 017.
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Frequently asked
- Is Southampton 017 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. If you're in your 20s, renting, and want to be among a young crowd close to Southampton's city centre, it works well. Crime is elevated — around 145 per 1,000 residents annually — and deprivation scores are on the higher side. Families and those wanting a quieter, owner-occupied feel may find it less comfortable.
- What is the rent in Southampton 017?
- A one-bed averages around £873 a month, a two-bed roughly £1,104, and a three-bed about £1,343. Rents rose around 3.5% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Council tax for a Band D home runs to about £2,382 a year.
- Is Southampton 017 safe?
- Crime runs at around 145 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly double the UK average. That's a high rate and worth taking seriously. It's consistent with a densely populated, high-turnover rental area, but prospective residents should check street-level crime data for their specific target address before moving in.
- What's the commute from Southampton 017 to Southampton city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 800 metres away — roughly a 10-minute walk. Southampton Central is the main hub for onward connections. Around 35% of residents commute by car and only 9% use public transport, suggesting most journeys within the city are car-based or on foot.
- Who lives in Southampton 017?
- Predominantly young renters: over half the population is aged 18 to 34, and around 62% of households privately rent. Single-person households make up about a third of all homes. Families are relatively uncommon. The area is ethnically mixed, with 37% of residents born outside the UK.
- What schools are near Southampton 017?
- There are 64 schools within 2km of typical residents — a wide range of choice. Around 53% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 666 metres away. Check Ofsted's search tool for current ratings for individual schools near your target street.
- How long is the rail commute from Southampton 017 to London?
- By public transport, the rail journey to London takes around 107 minutes. The nearest mainline station is roughly 800 metres away — about a 10-minute walk. Southampton isn't typically used as a London commuter base, but the connection is direct.