Area Guide – Southampton (SO)

Living in Southampton (SO)

Crime levels in Southampton (SO) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, strong local rail connectivity, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Southampton (SO)

Is Southampton (SO) a good place to live?

Southampton (SO) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and strong rail connectivity.

Are there good schools in Southampton (SO)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 4 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Southampton (SO)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Above England average (102 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 4 Outstanding, 12 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Anne's Catholic School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.4 mi
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Springhill Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	0.5 mi
Banister Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Mount Pleasant Infants	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.6 mi
Southampton City College	16 plus	Not rated	0.6 mi
Mount Pleasant Juniors	Primary	Outstanding	0.6 mi
Hope Community School Southampton	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Bevois Town Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Northam Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Inspire Enterprise Academy	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St John's Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.8 mi
St Mark's Church of England School	All-through	Good	0.9 mi
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Freemantle Church of England Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Bitterne Manor Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College	16 plus	Not rated	1.3 mi
St Denys Primary School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Foundry Lane Middle School	Middle deemed primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Foundry Lane Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.5 mi
Foundry Lane First School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Ludlow Infant Academy	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Ludlow Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
Ludlow Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Shirley Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Shirley Junior School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi
Wordsworth Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.6 mi
Upper Shirley High School	Secondary	Good	1.6 mi
Highfield Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	1.6 mi

directions_railway Transport Strong rail connectivity with 7 stations within 2 miles

Station	Distance
Southampton Central Rail Station	0.4 mi
Southampton Town Quay	1.0 mi
St Denys Rail Station	1.1 mi
Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station	1.3 mi
Bitterne Rail Station	1.3 mi
Woolston Rail Station	1.4 mi
Sholing Rail Station	1.9 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.6 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 55 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
SOUTHAMPTON DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SMS COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SOLENT MEDICAL SERVICES OPHTHALMOLOGY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
NEWTOWN HEALTH CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HDOCS ON CALL OOH	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SOLENT GP SURGERY - NICHOLSTOWN	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
ROYAL SOUTH HANTS HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
PRACTICE PLUS GROUP HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
H-DOCS ON CALL OOH	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
H-DOCS ON CALL OOH	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
H-DOCS ON CALL OOH	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SOUTHAMPTON MINOR INJURIES UNIT	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SOTON COMMUNITY ENT SERVICE RSH	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
WALNUT TREE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SOUTHAMPTON SEA CITY PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HOMELESS HEALTHCARE TEAM	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
HILL LANE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
ATHERLEY HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
TELEPHONE HOUSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
TELEPHONE HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ALMA ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
RAYMOND ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.0 mi
SOLENT GP SURGERY -PORTSWOOD	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
SPITFIRE COURT SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.2 mi
ST DENYS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
MULBERRY HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
THE SHIRLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
SHIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
CHEVIOT ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BRANCH SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HIGHFIELD HEALTH	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
PATRICK HOUSE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
REGENTS PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
VICTOR STREET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
VICTOR STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SOUTHAMPTON PRIMARY CARE HUBS	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ST. PETERS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SPCL SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ST PETERS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
ST PETERS SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
WOOLSTON AND CHARTWELL PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
LIVING WELL PARTNERSHIP - BITTERNE PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
CHESSEL AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
CHESSEL AVENUE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
PEARTREE PRACTICE - BITTERNE BRANCH	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE (SOUTHAMPTON)- COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE SOUTHAMPTON	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
BASSETT PHARMACY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MARCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
BROOK HOUSE SURGERY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
SOUTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	2.1 mi