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 miles2.7 km
- Portsmouth 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Bournemouth 24 miles38.6 km
- Gosport 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Waterlooville 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Fareham 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Eastleigh 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Eastleigh Town 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Winchester 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Havant 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Salisbury 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Christchurch 20.2 miles32.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Chilworth Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Portswood Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Swaythling Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Coxford Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Shirley Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Southampton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Banister & Polygon Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bevois Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Bitterne Park Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Eastleigh South Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Rownhams Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Bassett
SO16 6RA, SO16 7GX, SO16 6NB, SO16 7FW, SO16 3NT, SO16 7PL, SO16 7BT, SO16 7FF, SO16 7DD … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bournemouth Airport 22 miles35.4 km
- Swaythling Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- St Denys Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Winchester Bus Station 9.3 miles15 km
Hotels near Bassett Ad
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 2 miles3.3 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 3 miles4.8 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Shirley Apartments, Cozy Studio, Self Check in, 10 Min Drive to City Centre, Walking to Redbridge Train Station 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton-Eastleigh M3, Jct13 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The White Horse Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire 4 5 miles8.1 km
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 miles2.9 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Broadlands Country house 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 5 miles8 km
- Embley House Estate 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Paultons Park Estate 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Hursley Park Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Cadland House Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Roman wall Archaeological site 9.2 miles14.8 km