Itchen
Southampton 028 · 5 sub-areas · 7,988 residents
Southampton 028 is a mid-sized residential neighbourhood within Southampton, home to around 7,988 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,100 a month — slightly below the national median for a 2-bed and reasonably competitive for the South East. Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure, and the area sits in the lower third of the deprivation index, which is worth knowing before you commit.
Itchen 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Itchen?
2 parks and 3 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; 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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Itchen in Southampton
Living in Itchen
Southampton 028 feels more settled and suburban than the city's student-heavy centre. The tenure split tells you most of what you need to know: over half of homes here are owner-occupied, with social housing accounting for roughly one in five — an unusually high proportion for a neighbourhood where private renting is still active. That mix tends to mean quieter streets, longer-term residents, and fewer of the rapid turnover you get in more transient postcodes.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the South East spectrum. A 2-bed runs around £1,100 a month — close to the UK median — and a 3-bed climbs to about £1,343. For the region, that's competitive. The median home price of around £259,000 means a deposit is achievable in under four years on local salaries, which is a faster timeline than much of the South East.
The demographic picture is relatively settled: about a quarter of residents are under 18, suggesting this is genuine family territory rather than a singles or student enclave. Around one in three households is a single person, though, so it's not exclusively family-orientated. The degree-holding share — around a quarter of residents — sits modestly below the regional norm, which tends to track with the owner-occupied, mixed-income character of the area.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 580 metres away — about a 7-minute walk — which is a genuine convenience. Car use dominates commuting at 56%, though nearly a quarter of residents work from home. There's no metro or tram network in Southampton, so car or rail are your realistic options for longer journeys. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how the neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Southampton 028 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with a genuine family character. Rents are competitive for the South East, the rail station is a short walk away, and broadband is fully gigabit. The trade-off is that nearby school quality is below the national average and the crime rate is slightly above the UK norm — worth weighing if either is a priority for you.
- What is the rent in Southampton 028?
- A one-bed runs around £873 a month, a two-bed about £1,104, and a three-bed roughly £1,343. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3.5% year-on-year, in line with the broader Southampton market.
- Is Southampton 028 safe?
- The crime rate is around 90 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK average of roughly 80. That's not alarming for an urban neighbourhood, but it's not among the quietest either. The high share of long-term owner-occupied and social housing tends to create more stable communities than high-turnover rental areas.
- What's the commute from Southampton 028 to Southampton city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 580 metres away — a 7-minute walk. Most residents drive (56%), and around 23% work from home. For longer journeys, the rail commute to London takes just over two hours by public transport.
- Who lives in Southampton 028?
- Mostly settled owner-occupiers and longer-term residents. About a quarter of the population is under 18, suggesting genuine family presence. Social housing accounts for around 21% of homes, which is above average. The median resident salary is around £32,900 a year.
- What schools are near Southampton 028?
- There are 86 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so access isn't a problem — but only around 30% are rated Good or Outstanding, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.8 km away. Checking specific schools serving your street against current Ofsted ratings is advisable.
- Is Southampton 028 good for families?
- The demographics suggest yes — over a fifth of households are couples with children, and 23% of residents are under 18. Owner-occupation dominates, greenspace is within 300 metres on average, and the rail station is walkable. The below-average school ratings in the immediate catchment area are the main caveat for families prioritising education.