Local fact sheet
Southampton's homes, by the numbers
Southampton in the 2021 census: 102,293 households, 58% houses, 42% flats.
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.
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.
In a one-bedroom flat the fitting visit costs more than the material does, and it does not halve when the flat does. A landlord with several units in one block changes that arithmetic by having them fitted in one visit, in one specification, from one delivery.
Delivery times and options depend on the delivery postcode. See Delivery & Returns for the applicable estimate.