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A third of Southampton's homes are purpose-built flats, the largest share of any city on this list, with another one in twenty carved out of a house. Ownership sits below half, and the rented stock is concentrated around Bevois, Bargate, Banister and Polygon and Portswood.
Southampton offers a diverse property market, from Victorian terraces in Portswood and Freemantle to modern waterfront developments at Ocean Village and Woolston. The city’s position as a major port and university city creates demand from families, professionals and the rental market. Surrounding areas like Romsey and the New Forest attract buyers seeking premium country-style finishes.
Engineered oak in versatile mid-tone finishes leads the market across Southampton, suiting both the city’s Victorian terraces and modern apartments. LVT vinyl is hugely popular for kitchens and rental properties, offering waterproof durability at accessible prices. For premium homes in Bassett and surrounding Hampshire, solid oak and porcelain tiles are the finishing touches of choice.
Versatile and durable for Southampton’s varied property types and family homes.
Shop rangeWaterproof and practical for Southampton kitchens, rentals and waterfront apartments.
Shop rangeCost-effective for Southampton’s student rental market and first-time buyer properties.
Shop rangeWe deliver to SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18 and SO19.
Southampton has an above-average share of terraces and of homes built before 1919, alongside a city centre substantially rebuilt after the war. The pre-1919 terraces are suspended timber at ground level and want levelling; the post-war centre is solid floor, where the damp-proof membrane matters. The city's 20 conservation areas include Carlton Crescent and Oxford Street, where original boards are part of the protected character. Bargate Quarter and Houndwell Place are new build — screed, commonly underfloor heating, and engineered wood rather than solid.
At the 2021 census, 41.5% of households in Southampton lived in a flat, maisonette or apartment and 58.4% in a house or bungalow — 19.6% of all households in a terraced house.
Tenure: ONS, Census 2021, Southampton (E06000045) · Accommodation type: ONS, Census 2021, Southampton · Conservation areas: council register · Developments: sourceThe same questions come up in every town we deliver to. These five references answer them once, with the source in each case.
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