1. Housing Patterns in Southampton
Ampfield &
Braishfield
Housing Patterns in Southampton
Bassett - Outer suburbs
Land is cheaper = bigger gardens and plots. Expensive detached modern properties. People commute. Mainly owner-occupier with some local authority housing Retired couples, high income families. Quieter less traffic congestion with lots of green space, Countryside feel. High percentage of car-owners so can work/shop elsewhere
Ampfield & Braishfield – Rural Area
Quiet, peaceful, Lots of open space with Greenfield sites. Mixed housing – large properties, village houses, some local authority but mainly owner-occupiers. High percentage of car owners – have to travel for everything or use Internet delivery
Bevois - Inner City
Old industry and workers houses terraced houses with no front gardens, no parking except narrow crowded streets
Poor quality – cheap housing with private and Local Authority rentals – low income families, students. Bus services – low income so low % with cars. Increased crime, air & noise pollution, vandalism. Few open, green spaces
High unemployment & health issues
Shirley - suburbs
Semi-detached housing – gardens, drives and garages. Land cheaper than CBD so bigger plots, parks, more green space, wider streets. Dominated by families and more owner-occupiers. Rental by students – large properties converted into flats.
Bassett
Shirley
Bargate - Central Business District (CBD
Few residential properties – mainly high quality apartments (Ocean Village), flats above shops and some townhouses. Narrow streets with little parking and green space. Public transport links so cars not needed and as the land is expensive, buildings are tall. Young professionals and lower socio-economic groups.
Bevois
Bargate