Maybush
Southampton 007 · 5 sub-areas · 8,630 residents
Southampton 007 is a residential neighbourhood within Southampton, home to around 8,600 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,100 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents rose around 3.5% last year. The neighbourhood has a notably high social housing share and a younger-than-average age profile for the city.
Maybush 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Maybush?
3 parks and 8 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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Maybush in Southampton
Living in Maybush
Southampton 007 sits within one of the more affordable pockets of Southampton, with a character shaped by a wide mix of household types — families, single-person households, and a significant social rented sector that sets it apart from the city's more privately rented neighbourhoods closer to the university and waterfront. About 27% of residents are in social housing, which is high by Southampton standards and reflects the area's longer-established, settled communities.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the more accessible end of the Southampton market. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,100 a month — roughly in line with the national median but below what you'd pay in Southampton's pricier central zones. The median property price is around £271,000, and a typical buyer could save a deposit in just over four years, which is competitive compared to much of the South East.
The population skews younger than you might expect — just under a quarter are under 18, and another quarter are aged 18 to 34. That's a broad base of families and young adults, with single-person households making up nearly 29% of the total. Owner-occupation sits at 54%, so it's a genuine mix of owners and renters rather than a heavily transient area.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.9 km away — around a 24-minute walk — giving access to Southampton Central's direct trains to London in just over 100 minutes by rail. Most residents drive: nearly 6 in 10 commute by car, with only around 7% using public transport. Broadband coverage is excellent — 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties falling below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Southampton 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are below the UK median for a two-bedroom home and property prices are accessible, making it one of Southampton's more affordable neighbourhoods. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a lower share of highly-rated schools nearby. It suits families and buyers more than young professionals chasing nightlife or graduate clusters.
- What is the rent in Southampton 007?
- A one-bedroom runs around £873 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,100, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,343. These are neighbourhood-level estimates scaled from city-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3.5% over the past year.
- Is Southampton 007 safe?
- The crime rate is around 94 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not the highest-crime area in Southampton, but it's above the middle of the pack. Conditions vary by street, so it's worth checking specific roads before committing.
- What's the commute from Southampton 007 to Southampton city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.9 km away — roughly a 24-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport: around 58% commute by car, and only 7% use public transport. Working from home is also common, with 18% of residents doing so.
- Who lives in Southampton 007?
- A broad mix — roughly equal shares of under-18s, young adults (18–34), and working-age adults (35–49). About 27% of homes are social rented, 54% owner-occupied, and 17% privately rented. It's more family-oriented and settled than the university-adjacent neighbourhoods closer to the city centre.
- What schools are near Southampton 007?
- There are 102 schools within 2 km, but only around 25% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 3.3 km away. Families should check specific catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a home.
- How long is the rail journey from Southampton 007 to London?
- By public transport, the journey to London takes just over 100 minutes from Southampton Central station, which is roughly 1.9 km from the neighbourhood. Most residents drive to the station rather than walk. Southampton does not have a direct metro connection.