Neighbourhood and local area reviews for renting in Southampton

There is a bus stop around the corner to get to town/the airport, but Highfield Interchange is also a 5-10 minute walk for more bus links. Shops and pubs/cafes in Portswood are a 10-15 minute walk away.

Close to Portswood Highstreet (range of shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets), and nightclubs such as Sobar and Jesters. 20 minute walk to Highfield Campus. 10 minute walk to Southampton Common. Close to bus stops for the U1, U2, and U6 routes (easy access to the city centre, Highfield campus, and hospitals).

Property is close to small shops (inc. Tesco express). It is also close to a school which means it is a relatively safe area compared to the rets of Portswood. It is a bit far from University of Southampton but public transport is easily accessible with bus stops down the road.

you have to walk under a train bridge to get to the property from the university of southampton, and this bridge can be intimidating to walk through at night. A female housemate was once followed by some men who were standing under the tunnel.

Shirley is a bit of a mixed-bag when it comes to property; transport is regular. The area can be a little rough.

great area - right by the bars/clubs, bit dangerous but thats all part of the fun
student area

Very close to uni. Two of us drive so Sainsburys and Aldi were easy to get to. 45 minutes walk from clubs.

Some wonderful neighbors living close.
Some times you would police patrol the area at night.
Good shops clolse in walking distance.

Great location in terms of shops, parks and travel. Located next to a large car park where homeless people slept. Had 2 instances where they managed to enter the flat building due to the downstairs tenants leaving the door open/breaking it. Weren't warned of weekly music / performances in building directly next door, every weekend from around 5pm till 11:30pm. Noise complaints never addressed by council. downstairs tenants also smoked weed, and played music until about 4am on weekends.

The neighborhood is a student area and close to various amenities. Waitrose and Aldi are nearby as well as various bars.