Bassett
Ward in Southampton, England
| Coordinates: | 50.943, -1.409 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 41 16 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Bassett is a largely residential ward on the northern side of Southampton, known for its leafy streets and a mix of Victorian, Edwardian and 20th‑century homes. Its proximity to the University of Southampton and good transport links into the city centre give the area a blend of family households, professionals and some student residents, while small parades of shops, pubs and community facilities serve local life.
Historically a product of suburban expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the ward feels quieter and more suburban than Southampton’s inner districts, with pockets of green space and an established community atmosphere; it’s often regarded as a convenient and pleasant residential part of the city rather than a commercial hub.
Postcode districts covering Bassett
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 1.7 miles
- Portsmouth 16.7 miles
- Bournemouth 24 miles
- Gosport 14.6 miles
- Waterlooville 17.1 miles
- Fareham 11.5 miles
- Eastleigh 4.1 miles
- Eastleigh Town 2.4 miles
- Winchester 9.3 miles
- Havant 19.3 miles
- Salisbury 19.4 miles
- Christchurch 20.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chilworth Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Portswood Ward 1.2 miles
- Swaythling Ward 1.3 miles
- Coxford Ward 1.4 miles
- Shirley Ward 1.4 miles
- Southampton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams Ward 1.7 miles
- Banister & Polygon Ward 1.9 miles
- Bevois Ward 2 miles
- Bitterne Park Ward 2 miles
- Eastleigh South Ward 2 miles
- Rownhams Built-up area 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Bassett
SO16 3LZ, SO16 3FX, SO16 7AJ, SO16 6TJ, SO16 7AG, SO16 6RT, SO16 7JQ, SO16 6PS, SO16 7FR … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.4 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 22 miles
- Swaythling Railway Station 1.4 miles
- St Denys Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 9.3 miles
Hotels near Bassett Ad
- Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh 4 1.8 miles
- The Elizabeth House Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 3.3 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 2.2 miles
- Moxy Southampton 3 2.8 miles
- Ellington Lodge at The Concorde 3 1.9 miles
- The White Star Tavern 3 3.1 miles
- Novotel Southampton Hotel 4 2.6 miles
- No.4 Carlton 5 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Southampton West 3 2.8 miles
Schools in Bassett
- Bassett Green Primary School Primary
- Cantell School Secondary
- Great Oaks School Special
- Hollybrook Infant School Primary
- Hollybrook Junior School Primary
- Vermont School Special
Local points of interest
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 1.8 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 2.7 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 2.7 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 4.7 miles
- Broadlands Country house 4.8 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 5 miles
- Embley House Estate 5.6 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 6.2 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 6.3 miles
- Cadland House Estate 7.6 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 8.1 miles
- Roman wall Archaeological site 9.2 miles