St Denys
Southampton 013 · 5 sub-areas · 8,833 residents
Southampton 013 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Southampton, home to around 8,800 people and skewing noticeably young — nearly half of residents are aged 18 to 34. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £1,100 a month, slightly below the UK national median for a 2-bed, though rents still take a significant share of local take-home pay.
St Denys 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 St Denys?
4 parks and 6 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 21 restaurants and 6 pubs in five minutes; 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.
St Denys in Southampton
Living in St Denys
Southampton 013 is one of the younger, more renter-heavy parts of the city. Around 44% of residents are aged 18 to 34, which shapes the feel of the area considerably — it's the kind of neighbourhood where single-person households and private renters dominate rather than settled families. Close to half of all households rent privately, and the area has a noticeably transient quality compared to the owner-occupied suburbs further out.
On cost, the neighbourhood sits at a relatively accessible point on Southampton's rent ladder. A 2-bed runs roughly £1,100 a month, which is close to — and slightly under — the national median for that bedroom size. That said, at nearly 58% of median take-home pay going on rent, affordability is genuinely stretched for anyone on a typical local salary. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,381 a year on top.
The area's deprivation picture is worth knowing before you move. An IMD decile of around 3 puts it in the bottom third of English neighbourhoods for deprivation — so while rents aren't rock-bottom, the surroundings reflect some of the pressures that come with a low-income, high-renter profile. The unemployment claimant rate sits at around 4.3%, moderately above the national average.
Practically, the neighbourhood has good connectivity on its side. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 400 metres away — about a five-minute walk — and Southampton's central rail links put London within around 100 minutes by public transport. Nearly 30% of residents work from home, which has softened commuting pressure for many. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is Southampton 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's well-connected, with a mainline rail station under five minutes' walk, and rents are slightly below the national median for a two-bed. But crime rates are high — more than double the UK average — and the neighbourhood sits in the bottom third of English areas for deprivation. It suits renters who want affordability and city access more than a quiet, polished environment.
- What is the rent in Southampton 013?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £873 a month, a two-bed is roughly £1,100, and a three-bed comes in at about £1,343. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3.5% over the past year. Despite being below the national 2-bed median, they still absorb nearly 58% of a typical local take-home salary.
- Is Southampton 013 safe?
- Crime here is high by national standards — around 174 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, compared with a UK average of roughly 80. It's an area with real deprivation pressures, which correlate with elevated crime. If safety is a priority, it's worth looking street by street rather than relying on the neighbourhood average, as conditions can vary meaningfully within a small area.
- What's the commute from Southampton 013 to Southampton city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is around 400 metres away — about a five-minute walk. Southampton's central areas are easily accessible from here. For those commuting further afield, the rail journey to London takes roughly 100 minutes by public transport. Nearly 30% of residents in this area work from home, reducing commuting pressure for many.
- Who lives in Southampton 013?
- Predominantly young adults — nearly 44% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and around 40% of households are single-person. Private renters make up 48% of households, with a further 18% in social housing. It has a relatively diverse population, with about 33% of residents from non-UK-born backgrounds, and degree-level qualifications are held by around 36% of residents.
- What schools are near Southampton 013?
- There are 83 schools within 2 km, so choice isn't the issue. The quality picture is more mixed — around 48% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.1 km away. Families should check individual school ratings and catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a specific street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Southampton 013?
- The median sale price is around £224,000, and it takes roughly 3.4 years to save a typical deposit on a local salary — relatively achievable compared with much of the South East. That said, median resident salaries of around £32,900 a year mean mortgage affordability is still a stretch. The area's rent-to-income ratio of nearly 58% also makes it hard to save while renting.