Regents Park & Millbrook East
Southampton 019 · 5 sub-areas · 7,934 residents
Southampton 019 is a residential neighbourhood within Southampton, home to around 7,900 people and one of the city's more family-oriented areas. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,100 a month, noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. Just over half of residents own their homes outright or with a mortgage, but social housing here is more prevalent than in much of the city.
Regents Park & Millbrook East 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 Regents Park & Millbrook East?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Regents Park & Millbrook East in Southampton
Living in Regents Park & Millbrook East
Southampton 019 has a grounded, settled character compared to the more transient student-heavy parts of the city. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18 — well above what you'd expect in a typical urban neighbourhood — which gives it more of a family-area feel than a young-professional one. It's not the cheapest corner of Southampton, but it's not the priciest either; rents sit comfortably below the national average for comparable bedroom sizes.
On the cost side, you're looking at rents that rose around 3.5% over the past year, which is moderate rather than alarming. A one-bedroom flat averages around £873 a month; a three-bedroom house comes in at roughly £1,343. Council tax at Band D runs about £2,382 a year. If you're buying, the median sale price is around £267,000, and on a typical local salary you could save a deposit in just over four years — which is relatively manageable compared to much of southern England.
Around a quarter of households are social renters, which is a noticeably higher share than you'd find in most Southampton neighbourhoods. Owner-occupation sits at just over half. That tenure mix reflects an area that's housed established families and long-term residents rather than one dominated by buy-to-let landlords chasing short-term tenants. The private rental sector accounts for about 18% of homes.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.1 km away. The rail commute to London takes around 90 minutes. Most residents drive: over half get to work by car, and only around 6.5% rely on public transport for their commute. Working from home is a meaningful option for nearly one in five residents. Broadband here is fully gigabit-capable across the area. For sub-areas and street-level detail, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Southampton 019 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a settled, family-oriented area with below-average rents and a genuine community feel, but crime rates are above the national average and Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below the national norm. If you're a family on a budget who values stability over prestige, it's a reasonable option — just go in with clear expectations.
- What is the rent in Southampton 019?
- A one-bedroom flat averages around £873 a month; a two-bedroom around £1,100; and a three-bedroom about £1,343. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.5% over the past year.
- Is Southampton 019 safe?
- The crime rate sits at around 144 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's not the worst-rated area in Southampton, but it's worth checking street-level crime data on Police.uk for the specific roads you're considering.
- What's the commute from Southampton 019 to Southampton city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.1 km away. Most residents drive — over half commute by car — and only around 6.5% use public transport regularly. Nearly one in five work from home.
- Who lives in Southampton 019?
- Mostly families and long-term residents. Nearly a quarter of the population is under 18, and around a quarter of homes are social rented. It's more settled and less transient than student-heavy parts of Southampton, with a mix of owner-occupiers and social housing tenants.
- What schools are near Southampton 019?
- There are 71 schools within 2 km of most residents, so choice isn't a problem. The Ofsted picture is tighter though — only about 18% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 2.6 km away.
- How long is the train to London from Southampton 019?
- The rail journey to London takes around 90 minutes by public transport from the nearest mainline station, which is roughly 1.1 km away. Southampton has a direct mainline connection to London Waterloo.