Hollybrook
Southampton 006 · 4 sub-areas · 6,215 residents
Southampton 006 is a residential pocket of Southampton, home to around 6,200 people and sitting in the more settled, owner-occupied part of the city. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,100 a month — broadly in line with the national median for a 2-bed, and noticeably more affordable than comparable areas in the South East. Nearly three in five homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage.
Hollybrook is a green, lower-density part of Southampton — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hollybrook?
3 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Hollybrook in Southampton
Living in Hollybrook
This part of Southampton has more of a settled, suburban feel than the student-heavy centre. Owner-occupation runs at around 59% — well above what you'd find closer to the university — and the population skews slightly older, with over a fifth of residents aged 65 or above. It's the kind of area where people tend to stay, rather than cycle through every year.
The cost picture is one of the more manageable parts of living here. Median rents come in at around £1,250 a month across bedroom sizes, which is competitive for the South East. A one-bed averages roughly £875, a two-bed around £1,100, and a three-bed about £1,340. That's broadly comparable to the UK national median for a 2-bed, and noticeably below what equivalent space would cost in parts of Surrey or Hampshire's commuter belt.
About a quarter of residents are aged 18–34, which means there's a younger cohort present, but the dominant demographic is middle-aged households — around a fifth of residents fall in the 35–49 bracket. Single-person households account for nearly a third of all homes, so it's not exclusively a family area. The degree-holder share sits at roughly 43%, above the national average, which points to a professional residential base rather than a purely working-class or student area.
For day-to-day practicalities: the nearest mainline rail station is around 2.6 km away in a straight line — roughly a 33-minute walk or a short bus or bike ride. The rail commute to London takes just under two hours by public transport, so this isn't commuter-belt territory in the traditional sense. Broadband provision is strong, with 100% gigabit coverage and no premises falling below the universal service obligation threshold — see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Southampton 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, largely owner-occupied part of Southampton with a quieter, more suburban feel than the city centre. Affordability is reasonable for the South East, broadband is excellent, and greenspace is within easy reach. The trade-off is a high car dependency, a below-average share of well-rated nearby schools, and a crime rate modestly above the national average.
- What is the rent in Southampton 006?
- A one-bed averages around £875 a month, a two-bed around £1,100, and a three-bed around £1,340 — giving an overall median of about £1,250. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.5% over the past year.
- Is Southampton 006 safe?
- Crime runs at around 95 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's broadly in line with the wider Southampton average rather than being a particular hotspot. The area sits in the less deprived half of the country (deprivation decile 7), which provides some context.
- What's the commute from Southampton 006 to Southampton city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.6 km away — a 33-minute walk or a short bus or bike ride. Most residents drive, with only around 3.5% using public transport for their commute. Working from home is common, with nearly 31% of residents doing so regularly.
- Who lives in Southampton 006?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers — around 59% own their home. The population skews older, with over a fifth aged 65-plus and another 17% in the 50–64 bracket. Single-person households make up nearly a third of homes. About 43% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, pointing to a largely professional residential base.
- What schools are near Southampton 006?
- There are 63 schools within 2 km, but only around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 835 metres away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries directly before choosing an address.
- How far is Southampton 006 from London?
- The public-transport journey to London takes around 118 minutes — so this isn't practical commuter-belt territory for daily London trips. The nearest mainline station is about 2.6 km from the middle of the neighbourhood, and most residents rely on a car or cycle to reach it.